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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Hanover High School Gymnasium
Voting- 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Hanover 25Cf Charter Commemoration
(1761 to 2011)
In July of 201 1 the Town of Hanover will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of its official
charter! Hanover, together with 1 1 other communities along the Connecticut River, can date
its heritage back to pre-revolutionary days. These communities include Canaan, Enfield,
Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Plainfield, Fairlee, Hartland, Hartford, Norwich, Thetford, and
Windsor, and are collectively referred to as the "Middle Grant" for two reasons - they are all
situated in the middle of New Hampshire or Vermont and they received their charters from
Governor John Wentworth mid-way through the granting period.
In 1 96 1 these communities worked together to commemorate the 200 Anniversary of the
signing of their charters. Each community planned its own events which were promoted
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regionally and took place throughout the summer of 1961. For the 250 Charter
Commemoration, the same model will be followed. Each community has appointed a
representative to serve on the regional board that is working to coordinate and support these
events. As in 1961, each community will host a variety of local events that will be promoted
regionally.
Early in 2010, a group of interested Hanover citizens and members of the Recreation
Department met to begin planning for the events of 2011. Representatives from the
following groups came together to brainstorm: Hanover Historical Society, the Howe
Library, Hanover Improvement Society, the Hopkins Center, the Hanover Center's Old
Timers Fair Planning Committee, local business representatives, Dartmouth College, Youth-
In- Action, Hanover Rotary, Hanover Lion's Club, Hanover Garden Club, and Vital
Communities. This group hopes to grow in number and will continue to meet over the
coming months.
Some of Hanover's anticipated 201 1 Commemorative events include a kickoff at the Town's
annual Muster Day Celebration on Memorial Day; a historical project with the schools; old
fashioned activities at the Hanover Center Old Timer's Fair in June of 201 1; an exhibit at the
Howe Library; an updated written history of Hanover looking forward from the early 1960's;
a Pig and Wolf project; Downtown celebrations, which may include a concert, street dance,
picnic or barbeque, or storefront contests; fireworks; Historic House Tours; and a Native
American event. The commemoration will likely end with an expanded 4l of July
Celebration which will include a parade, games, food, period actors, performances, speakers,
and contests like pie eating!
To get involved in the planning or to volunteer at an event please contact the Parks and
Recreation Department at 643-5315 or at Liz.Burdette@Hanovernh.org or Bill Young at
William.W.Young@Dartmouth.edu.
Front Cover Photo: Etna Library (Photo Credit: Doug Fraser)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents 1
Business Hours/Telephone Numbers/E-Mail Addresses 3
Town Management Staff 4
Mission Statement 4
Chapter 1 -Information for Town Meeting 5
Town Officers 7
Candidates for Town Office 7
Green Pages - Moderator's Letter Part I
- Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
Yellow Pages - Explanatory Information for Town Meeting Part II
Chapter 2 - Town Manager and Budget Reports 9
Selectmen's Report 10
Town Manager's Budget Report 14
2010-2011 Budget Overview, All Funds 21
2010-2011 Budget Summary 22
Tax Rate Projection and History 30
Independent Auditor's Report 33
Statement of General Debt 42
Trust Funds 43
Town Treasurer's Report 44
Hanover Finance Committee Budget Report 45
Chapter 3 - Town Department Reports 49
List of Hanover Employees 50
"Milestones" (Employees with 20+ years of service) 55
Administrative Services 56
Assessing 56
- Summary of Assessments 57
Etna Library 58
Fire Department 60
Howe Library 62
Human Resources 64
Management Information Systems (MIS) 65
Parks and Recreation 66
Planning and Zoning 68
Town Department Reports cont'd...
Police Department 69
Public Works 77
Supervisors of Checklist 87
Town Clerk and Tax Collector 87
-Tax Collector's Report 89
- Summary of Tax Lien Accounts 90
- Ten Largest Taxpayers 90
-Report of the Town Clerk 91
- Vehicle Registration 92
- Dog Licenses 92
- Dredge and Fill Applications 92
- Voter Registration 93
Chapter 4-Board and Committee Reports 95
Official Boards, Commissions and Committees List 96
Advisory Board of Assessors Report 101
Affordable Housing Commission 101
Bicycle Pedestrian Committee 102
Building Code Advisory Committee 103
Conservation Commission 105
Etna Library Board of Trustees 108
Howe Library Board of Trustees 109
Parking and Transportation Board 110
Planning Board Ill
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (Hanover Senior Center) 114
Sustainable Hanover Committee 114
Zoning Board of Adjustment 119
Other Agency Reports 121
-CATV 121
- Hanover Improvement Society 122
- Upper Valley Household Hazardous Waste Committee 123
Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Information 125
Message from Senator Matthew Houde 126
Message from Raymond Burton, Executive Councilor 128
2009 Summary of Legal Activity 129
2009-2010 Rate & Fee Schedule 130
Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting -May 12,2009 153
Minutes of Special Town Meeting - October 27, 2009 170
HANOVER MUNICIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance, Fire, Police EMERGENCY 911
Animal Control 643-2222
Assessing 643-0703
Cemetery Department 643-3327
Community Outreach Officer 640-3219
Etna Library 643-3116
Finance and Administration 640-3204
Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 643-3424
Howe Library 643-4120
Human Resources 640-3208
MIS 640-3222
Parking Division 640-3220
Police Department/Dispatch (Non-Emergency) 643-2222
Planning & Zoning 643-0708
Public Works/ Highway 643-3327
Richard W. Black Center and Parks & Recreation Department 643-53 15
Senior Center 643-5531
Tax Collector 640-3201
Town Clerk 640-3200
Town Hall Auto-Attendant 643-4123
Town Manager 643-0701
Water Reclamation Facility 643-2362
Water Department 643-3439
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
assessor@hanovernh.org firedept@hanovernh.org recdept@hanovernh.org
childrens.services@thehowe.org parking@hanovernh.org reference@thehowe.org
circulation@thehowe . org planning@hanovernh.org townmgr@hanovernh.org
dpw@hanovernh.org policedept@hanovernh.org wwtf@hanovernh . org
etna.library@,hanovernh.org
BUSINESS HOURS
Dispatch -46 Lyme Rd Sun- Sat 24 hours/day
Etna Library -130 Etna Rd., Etna Mon & Thurs 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Closed on Sundays) Tues 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wed 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Fri 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Fire Dept. - 48 Lyme Rd Sun -Sat 24 hours/day
Howe Library Mon -Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
13 EastSouthSt. Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Closed on Sunday during summer) Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation -48 Lebanon St Mon -Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays from June 27 to August 22, but Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
open by appointment during this time) (Open Sunday year round by appointment only)
Police Dept. - 46 Lyme Rd Sun -Sat 24 hours/day
Public Works Dept. - Rt. 120 Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Senior Center - 48 Lebanon St Mon-Fri 12:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Town Hall -41 So. Main St Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Water Reclamation Facility -Rt. 10 Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Town Management Staff
Town Manager
Julia N. Griffin
Human Resources Director
Myra Johnson
Director of Administrative Services and Deputy Town Clerk
Elizabeth "Betsy" McClain
Director of Town Clerk's Office and Tax Collector
Elizabeth "Liz" Meade
Director of Assessing
Michael Ryan
Director of Planning and Zoning
Jonathan Edwards
Police Department
Nicholas Giaccone, Chief
Fire and Inspection Services
Roger E. Bradley, Chief
Library Services
Mary H. White, Howe Library Director
Barbara Prince, Etna Library Librarian
Director of Parks and Recreation Department
Henry "Hank" Tenney
Director of Public Works Department
Peter Kulbacki
Wastewater Superintendent
Kevin MacLean
Mission Statement
The government of the Town of Hanover exists to provide public services for all the
citizens of Hanover.
To this end, the mission of the management of the Town of Hanover is to provide
guidance and direction to all town employees to:
- provide responsive, friendly, courteous service to the public and encourage open
communication between all citizens and all public employees and officials.
encourage them to regularly improve their professional skills to enable them to provide
efficient, high quality, and fiscally responsible service.
dedicate themselves to the highest standards of ethical behavior in all dealings with the
public and each other.
Chapter 1
Information
For
Town Meeting
Notes...
Town Officers 2009
Board of Selectmen
Brian F. Walsh, Chairman (201 1 )
Katherine S. Connolly, Vice Chairman (2012)
Peter L.Christie (2011)
Judith A. Doherty, Secretary (2012)
AthosJ. Rassias(2010)
Moderator
Dan M.Nelson (2010)
Town Clerk
Charles Garipay (2010)
Treasurer
Patricia Coutermarsh (Appointed)
Advisory Board of Assessors
Richard W. Birnie (2012)
Joe Roberto (2011)
Paul F.Young (2010)
Fence Viewers
William F. Garrity (2010)
Robert Morris (2010)
Vacancy (2010)
Health Officer
William E. Boyle, M.D
Library Trustees
Chris Bentivoglio (2010)
Jean M. Keene (2011)
Rhonda N.S.Siegel (2012)
Park Commissioner
Linda Fowler (2012)
Supervisors of Checklist
Elaine Hawthorne (2014)
Arlene Mahler (2012)
Linda Mc Williams (2010)
Surveyors of Wood and Timber
Ed Chamberlain (2010)
John Richardson (2010)
Trustees of Trust Funds
Brian C.Doyle (2010)
Paul B. Gardent (2011)
Judson T. Pierson, Jr. (2012)
Candidates for Town Office
Etna Library Trustee (1)
Elizabeth P. Storrs
Supervisor of the Checklist (1)
Linda Mc Williams
Moderator (1)
Daniel M. Nelson
Selectman (1)
Athos Rassias
Town Clerk (1)
Charles Garipay
Trustee of Trust Funds (1)
Brian C. Doyle
Notes...
Parti
Moderator's
Letter
Part 1-1
Notes.
Part 1-2
Moderator's Message
ELECTIONS
April 2010
It has been an honor and pleasure to serve this past year as Moderator, overseeing elections and
presiding at Town Meeting. (I recused myself from the discussion and voting about the
Municipalization of the Hanover Water Works Company at last year's regular and special Town
Meetings because of the connection with my responsibilities at the time as a Dartmouth College
employee. Many thanks to my predecessors, Willy Black and Harry Bird, for their "encore"
performances as Moderators for those deliberations.) Over the years as a resident, and especially
now as Moderator, I am impressed by the civility on display at Town Meeting and by our
collective desire to be well informed and to act in the best interest of the community. My only
regret is that more of our neighbors don't attend and participate. Please don't hesitate to contact
me if you have suggestions for improving the meeting and encouraging wider attendance.
Sincerely,
Dan Nelson
13 N. Park St.
Hanover, NH 03755
643-0399
TOWN MEETING
Town Meetings have been the governmental system of most New England towns since colonial
days. Town Meeting is a pure democracy: Voters of the Town are the legislative body and have
all the authority and power of the legislatures in Concord and Washington. The following
information (drawn from materials shared by previous moderators and the Town of Bow via the
New Hampshire Local Government Center) is presented to make sure we have a shared
understanding of our relatively simple and straightforward terminology and procedure and to
help voters participate:
HOW THE MEETING WORKS
• Warrant - the agenda for the meeting
•
Article - An agenda item requiring action (a vote) by the Meeting. (The Moderator
will take Articles in the order that they appear on the Warrant unless an intent to take
the Articles out of order is announced.)
Meeting Rules - New Hampshire law does not require Town Meetings to be run
under Roberts Rules of Order. You, the legislative body, have final authority over
the rules for the meeting. The Moderator employs the following general rules of
procedure to keep order, to keep the meeting moving, and to avoid getting bogged
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down in procedural quagmires. By majority vote, the voters can overrule any
decision that the Moderator makes and any rule that the Moderator establishes. A
voter can make such a request by raising a Point of Order.
Voting - All votes are voice votes unless specified by law (bond votes require a
paper ballot). If the voice vote is too close to call, the Moderator may ask for a hand
vote. (Colored cards will be given to the voters to use for hand votes for better
visibility in counting.) Any voter who doubts the accuracy of any non-counted vote
may require the Moderator to determine a vote by a counted show of hands/cards or
by a counted standing vote.
a. In the interest of impartiality, the Moderator will not vote, except in two
instances: to break a tie (a tie vote does not carry a motion), or if a motion he or
she opposes could carry by one vote, the Moderator may vote against it (creating
a tie that would defeat the motion).
Paper ballots - On any vote, if five voters so request in writing, a paper ballot shall
be used. (All five voters must be present and identified, and the written request must
be presented to the Moderator prior to the end of debate on the Article or question.)
Consideration of Articles - The Moderator will consider each Article, as follows:
a. The Moderator will announce the Article number, and the text of the Article
will be made available at the Meeting. The Moderator need not read the full
text of the Article.
b. The Moderator will recognize a member of the Board of Selectmen (or the
petitioner, if a petitioned Article) to move the adoption of the Article.
c. If the motion is seconded, the Moderator will recognize a member of the Board
of Selectmen or the petitioner to explain the Article.
d. The meeting will then debate and vote on the Article.
Participation -Any registered Hanover voter may speak, ask questions, or give
opinions after being recognized by the Moderator. Town Meeting is a deliberative
session. Discussion and vigorous, civil debate is encouraged.
a. No one may speak unless he or she has the floor.
b. No one has the floor unless recognized by the Moderator.
c. Everyone who speaks must use a microphone so that all attending can hear.
Speakers should state their names.
d. Even if a voter does not have the floor, a voter may speak to raise a Point of
Order or to challenge the Moderator's ruling.
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e. The Moderator will allow only one motion on the floor at a time, with two
exceptions:
i. A voter may raise a Point of Order at any time.
ii. A voter who has the floor may make a motion to amend the pending motion
or to Call the Question.
f. Motions to Call the Question limit debate and require a 2/3 vote. If passed,
these motions stop debate and require an immediate vote on the pending motion.
However, anyone who has already been recognized to speak will be allowed to
do so.
g. All speakers must be courteous and speak to the issues pending and not
"against" individuals raising or discussing the issues. Hanover Town Meeting
has a long and proud tradition of avoiding personal attacks and inappropriate
language.
h. Except for motions to Call the Question, motions and amendments must be
submitted to the Moderator in writing so they may be accurately communicated
to the Meeting and preserved in the record. Town staff will be happy to consult
about wording.
i. The Moderator will not accept negative motions, which are motions that require
a "no" vote to vote in the affirmative, such as "I move that we not adopt the
budget."
j. No one who is not a registered Hanover voter may speak without permission of
the Meeting, as confirmed by the Moderator, except that the Moderator will
allow non-resident Town officials and consultants who are at the meeting to
provide information about an Article to speak.
k. All questions and comments should be addressed to the Moderator, who will
determine who responds.
1. With the exception of initial presentations on Articles, speakers in debate should
limit their comments to three minutes and wait for other speakers to have their
turn before asking to be recognized again.
m. If the Meeting appears destined not to conclude by a reasonable hour, the
Moderator may recess the meeting to a future date.
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Notes.
Part 1-6
Warrant
for
Town Meeting
Tuesday,
May 11, 2010
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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
GRAFTON, ss TOWN OF HANOVER
TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, who
are qualified to vote in Town affairs:
TAKE NOTICE AND BE WARNED, that the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of
Hanover, New Hampshire, will be held as follows:
ON TUESDAY, MAY 1 1, 2010 AT THE GYMNASIUM, HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL,
LEBANON STREET, HANOVER, THERE WILL BE VOTING BY OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR
THE ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES REQUIRING VOTE
BY OFFICIAL BALLOT. THE POLLS WILL OPEN AT 7:00 AM AND CLOSE AT 7:00 PM.
ARTICLES SDC THROUGH TWENTY-FIVE WILL BE PRESENTED, DISCUSSED
AND ACTED UPON BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM AT THE GYMNASRJM, HANOVER HIGH
SCHOOL, LEBANON STREET, HANOVER.
ARTICLE ONE: To vote (by nonpartisan ballot) for the following Town Officers:
One Selectman to serve for a term of three (3) years;
One Town Clerk to serve for a term of three (3) years;
One Moderator to serve for a term of two (2) years;
One Library Trustee to serve for a term of three (3) years;
One Supervisor of the Checklist to serve for a term of six (6) years;
One Trustee of Trust Funds to serve for a term of three (3) years.
ARTICLE TWO (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Hanover
Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 1:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Hanover
Planning Board for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 1 would amend Section 702 by replacing the word "preliminary" with
the words "the Design Review phase of subdivision and site plan review.
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
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ARTICLE THREE (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing
Hanover Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 2:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Hanover
Planning Board for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 2 would amend Section 803 to allow a specified limited category of
additions to existing non-conforming structures without the need for a Special Exception.
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
ARTICLE FOUR (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing
Hanover Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 3:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Hanover
Planning Board for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 3 would amend Section 1001 to specify that abutters shall be notified of
a pending application for a residential zoning permit.
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
ARTICLE FIVE (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Hanover
Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board in Amendment No. 4:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Hanover
Planning Board for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 4 would amend Section 1006 to revise the criteria by which the Zoning
Board of Adjustment would consider applications for variances so that these criteria are
consistent with recent changes to State Law.
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
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BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
7:00 PM
ARTICLE SIX: To choose the following Town Officers to be elected by a majority vote:
One member of the Advisory Board of Assessors for a term of three (3) years;
Three Fence Viewers, each for a term of one (1) year;
Two Surveyors of Wood and Timber, each for a term of one (1) year;
Such other Officers as the Town may judge necessary for managing its affairs.
ARTICLE SEVEN: To receive reports from the Selectmen, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of
Taxes and other Town Officers and to vote on any motion relating to these reports and to receive
any special resolutions that may be appropriate and to vote thereon.
A motion will be made to approve Article Eight through Article Thirteen jointly as written,
however anyone is free to discuss any part of these articles and may move for separate
action on any one article.
ARTICLE EIGHT: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,650 for deposit into
the Land and Capital Improvements Fund, and to authorize funding of this amount by transfer
from the Land Use Change Tax Reserve, with no funds being raised by taxation. The amount
appropriated is the equivalent of 50% of the total collected in the Land Use Change Tax Reserve
in the fiscal year 2008-2009. Funding deposited into the Land and Capital Improvements Fund
derives from 50% of the land use change tax proceeds, paid by property owners when they take
land out of current use.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE NINE: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,650 for deposit into
the Conservation Fund created as authorized by RSA 36-A:5.1, and to authorize funding of this
amount by transfer from the Land Use Change Tax Reserve, with no funds being raised by
taxation. The amount appropriated is the equivalent of 50% of the total collected in the Land Use
Change Tax Reserve in the fiscal year 2008-2009. Funding deposited into the Conservation Fund
derives from 50% of the land use change tax proceeds, paid by property owners when they take
land out of current use.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE TEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $34,660 for deposit into
the Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund, and to authorize funding of this amount by
transfer from the Transportation Improvement Fee Reserve, with no funds being raised by
taxation. This amount is equivalent to the total Transportation Fee surcharge received for each
motor vehicle registered in the Town of Hanover ($5.00 per vehicle) during fiscal year 2008-
2009.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
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ARTICLE ELEVEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,145,740 and
authorize payment into existing capital reserve funds in the following amounts for the purposes
for which such funds were established:
Ambulance Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 47,000
Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital Reserve
Fund $ 40,000
Building Maintenance and Improvement Capital Reserve
Fund $ 50,000
Dispatch Equipment and Dispatch Center Enhancements
and Capital Reserve Fund $ 6,500
Fire Department Vehicle and Equipment Capital Reserve
Fund $ 65,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund $249,600
Parking Operations Vehicles and Parking Facility
Improvements Capital Reserve Fund $ 62,210
Police Vehicles and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 73,000
Road Construction and Improvements Capital Reserve
Fund $ 10,000
Sewer Equipment and Facilities Improvements Capital
Reserve Fund $527,430
Town Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund $ 15,000
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE TWELVE: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,135,134 for the
purposes listed below, and to authorize funding these amounts by withdrawal from the listed
capital reserve funds in the following amounts:
Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital Reserve
Fund
River Road and/or Ruddsboro Road bridge
repair $ 95,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund
Backhoe loader, loader, truck with plow $ 300,100
Howe Library Building Repair and Equipment Capital
Reserve Fund
Portion of migration costs to open source library
information system $ 20,034
Sewer Equipment and Facilities Improvements Capital
Reserve Fund $ 1 ,700,000
Town Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund
Contracted labor for Town-wide property
revaluation program $ 20,000
This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until these
purchases are complete or June 30, 2015, whichever is sooner.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
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ARTICLE THIRTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $29,950 for up to
$22,950 of signal and pedestrian improvements at the Lyme Road and North Park Street
intersection and for general improvements up to $7,000 proposed by the Bike and Pedestrian
Committee, and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of this sum from the
Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA
32:7, VA and will not lapse until these improvements are complete or June 30, 2015, whichever
is sooner.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
END OF ARTICLES PROPOSED TO BE JOINTLY VOTED ON.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $19,760,540 to
pay the operating expenses of the Town for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, for the purposes set forth
in the Town budget. This sum does not include the funds voted in any of the preceding or
succeeding articles.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE FIFTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to approve the cost items contained in the
collective bargaining agreement approved by the Board of Selectmen on June 22, 2009, between
the Town of Hanover and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 27,
which calls for the following increases in total compensation for its members:
Year Estimated Increase
2009-2010 $36,979
2010-2011 $32,423
And further to raise and appropriate the sum of $32,423 for the 2010-201 1 fiscal year, such sum
representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in total compensation over the
appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the prior fiscal year and which became effective in
July, 2009.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
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ARTICLE SIXTEEN: To sec if the Town will vote to approve the cost items contained in the
collective bargaining agreement approved by the Board of Selectmen on June 22, 2009, between
the Town of Hanover and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 328X,
which calls for the following increases in total compensation for its members:
Year Estimated Increase
2009-2010 $22,022
2010-2011 $20,775
And further to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,775 for the 2010-201 1 fiscal year, such sum
representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in total compensation over the
appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the prior fiscal year, and which became effective
in December, 2009.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE SEVENTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the purchase of a 9.4 acre
parcel known as the Hayes property in Etna Village, Tax Map 29, Lot 12, off Etna Road, upon
which the Etna Library currently resides, for the purchase price of $360,000, and to raise and
appropriate that sum for this purpose as follows:
a. $190,000 by authorizing the withdrawal of that amount from the Land and Capital
Improvements Fund;
b. $84,000 by withdrawal from the Conservation Fund;
c. $128,000by private donations .
And further to permanently protect 4.2 acres of that property through the establishment of a
conservation easement and management plan for that portion of the property, to be approved by
the Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen and the Hanover Conservation Council,
with the conservation easement to be conveyed to the Hanover Conservation Council.
No funds raised in this article will come from taxation. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation
per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until this purchase is complete or June 30, 2015, whichever
occurs sooner.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE EIGHTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to permanently protect 12.9 acres known
as the Trescott Ridge Wetlands, Tax Map 5, Lot 46, 1 1 Woodcock Lane, and adjacent to the
Hayes Property, through the creation of a conservation easement and management plan to be
approved by the Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen, and the Hanover
Conservation Council and to be conveyed to the Hanover Conservation Council.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
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ARTICLE NINETEEN: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate up to $220,000 for the
purpose of acquiring the Steele Property, Tax Map 8, Lot 2, on Route 10, and to fund this
appropriation by authorizing withdrawal of this sum from the Conservation Fund, with no funds
being raised by taxation. And further to permanently protect this 6 acre parcel through the
establishment of a conservation easement and management plan to be approved by the
Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen and the Hanover Conservation Council, with
the conservation easement to be conveyed to the Hanover Conservation Council.
This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until this purchase
is complete or June 30, 2015, whichever occurs sooner.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE TWENTY: To see if the Town will vote to permanently protect the 17. 6 acre Rinker
Tract, Tax Map 8, Lot 4, on Route 10 and adjacent to the Steele Property, through the creation of
a conservation easement and management plan to be approved by the Conservation Commission,
the Board of Selectmen, and the Hanover Conservation Council and to be conveyed to the
Hanover Conservation Council.
Selectmen For 5 Against 0 Absent 0
ARTICLE TWENTY-ONE: (Article submitted by petition) To see if the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate $3,410 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by the
Outreach House. This is the third year this article has appeared on the warrant.
ARTICLE TWENTY-TWO: (Article submitted by petition) To see if the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate $2,500 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by
ACoRN.
ARTICLE TWENTY-THREE: (Article submitted by petition) To see if the Town will vote to
affirm our state constitution's guarantee that all persons are "equally free and independent". We
therefore strongly affirm the new marriage equality law, which promises equal freedom, dignity
and respect for all our citizens. We also strongly condemn the efforts by some to repeal the new
marriage law and enshrine discrimination in our constitution, all in order to deny our fellow
citizens the fundamental right of equality to which we are all entitled. We direct the Board of
Selectmen to report the passage of this warrant to the clerks of the State House of
Representatives and the Senate, to each of our State Representatives, to our State Senator and to
Governor Lynch.
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ARTICLE TWENTY-FOUR: (Article submitted by petition) To see if the Town will vote to
affirm the following:
Shall New Hampshire's Congressional Delegation be instructed to pursue a new and independent
investigation to address thoroughly all of the evidence and unanswered questions related to the
events of September 11, 2001?
ARTICLE TWENTY-FIVE: To transact any other business that may legally be brought before
this Town Meeting.
Given under our hands and seal of the Town of Hanover this 5th day of April, 2010.
TOWN OF HANOVER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Brian F. Walsh, Chairman
Katherine S. Connolly
Peter L. Christie
Judith A. Doherty
Athos J. Rassias
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Notes...
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Part II
Explanatory
Information
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Notes...
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Youth-In-Action Child Care for Town Meeting
Tuesday, May 11,2010
YIA will be offering child care from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the night of
Hanover Town Meeting. Families must pre-register for this service by
Friday, May 7th, 2010.
Please pre-register by e-mailing Jessica Eakin at via^dresden.us or by
calling her at 643-4313.
Chapter 1: Information for Town Meeting
Part II: Explanatory Information
What is Town Meeting? All Hanover citizens are encouraged to participate in the yearly Town
Meeting, a living example of direct democracy. Town Meeting is a meeting of citizens who
come together to form the legislative body of the town. It is held yearly, the second Tuesday in
May, to elect town officers, adopt the town budget, and consider other issues that require Town
Meeting approval. This year, Town Meeting will be held on May 1 1th.
What is the Warrant? The Town Meeting agenda is called "the Warrant"; each agenda item is
called an "article". The official Warrant precedes this document in Part I. The Warrant includes
two sets of articles:
1. Ballot voting (Articles One through Five): Voting on Articles One through Five -
which includes voting for candidates for office and for amendments to the
Hanover Zoning Ordinance - is conducted by ballot during the day of Town
Meeting (Tuesday, May 11, 2010) from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, in the Hanover High
School Gymnasium. The daytime ballot voting is held by secret ballot, referred to
as the "Australian Ballot" or the "Official Ballot".
2. Business meeting (Articles Five through Twenty-Five): Discussion of and voting
on Articles Five through Twenty-Five - including the proposed budget in Article
Fourteen takes place at an open meeting, called the "Business Meeting", which
begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11th, in the Hanover High School
Gymnasium. At the Business Meeting portion of Town Meeting, citizens sit
down together and discuss, modify, and vote.
What if you cannot attend? If you cannot attend Town Meeting. . .
1. Ballot items: You may vote by absentee ballot on the items decided by
Australian or Official Ballot voting by requesting an absentee ballot from the
Town Clerk's office at Town Hall, and delivering it in person by 5:00 pm the day
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before Town Meeting or postmarked by mail by 5:00 pm on the day of Town
Meeting.
2. Business Meeting items: You must be present, however, to vote on or contribute
to discussion of any Warrant items to be discussed at the Business Meeting. By
state law, no absentee balloting is allowed on these items.
How can you register to vote? To become a registered voter, you must be a U.S. citizen,
eighteen years or older, and a Hanover resident. Information that must be provided at
registration includes name, address (mailing and legal residence), place and date of birth, and
proof of citizenship. You may register: (1) at the polls on Town Meeting day, May 1 ll ; or (2) in
advance at the Town Clerk's Office in Town Hall up to ten days before the election; or (3) with
the Supervisors of the Checklist whose public voter registration sessions are advertised before
any election.
What is explained in the rest of this chapter? The rest of this chapter, prepared by the Town
staff, provides an explanation of all of the articles in the Warrant. The official Warrant precedes
this document on page 1-7.
Ballot Voting
Articles One - Five
Voting on Articles One through Five will be conducted by official ballot on Tuesday, May 11,
2010 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in the Gymnasium of Hanover High School.
Article One: Election of Town Officers
The Selectmen, so named because members are selected on Town Meeting day, govern the
Town and perform most of the Town's legislative functions as prescribed in the Town
Charter, outside the legislative role granted voters at Town Meeting by state law. One
position, currently held by Athos Rassias, is to be filled in 2010 for a three-year term. Athos
Rassias has filed for re-election.
The Town Clerk is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all elections and also
performs in an official legal capacity, responsible for several areas of Town administration.
Charles Garipay, the current Town Clerk, is seeking re-election to a three-year term.
The Town Moderator oversees all elections and also presides over the business portion of
Town Meeting. Daniel Nelson, the current Moderator, is seeking re-election to a three year
term.
Both the Howe Library and the Etna Library are Town-supported. Each has a Board of
Trustees which governs the respective library in areas of fundraising and some program
functions, but they are elected differently based on the type of organization originally
established. The Howe Library Trustees are elected by members of the Howe Corporation
which is a private non-profit corporation. The Etna Library, which is the original Town
Library, is governed by the Etna Library Trustees who are elected by Town Meeting for a
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three-year term. One Etna Library Trustee is up for election and the incumbent, Chris
Bentivoglio, has decided not to seek re-election. Elizabeth P. Storrs has filed for the
position.
The Supervisors of the Checklist are legally responsible for overseeing the voter
registration and certification process and for maintaining the updated voter checklist. The
term of one Supervisor position expires this year and the incumbent, Linda McWilliams, is
seeking re-election to another six year term.
The Trustees of Trust Funds oversee the funds reserved for special purposes, and their
responsibilities are governed by state statute. One Trustee position is up for election and the
incumbent Trustee, Brian Doyle, has filed for re-election to a three-year term.
Note: The following Articles Two through Five are Amendments No. 1 - 4 to the
Hanover Zoning Ordinance, which must be approved by Town Meeting. All of the
proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance have been approved by the
Planning Board.
Article Two: Amendment No. 1 — Section 702 Reference to Site Plan and Subdivision
Design Review
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment. The full text of this amendment is
included in Appendix A, which follows this section of the Town Report.
One of the goals of a comprehensive amendment to Section 702 in 2008 was to set up a new
procedure by which an applicant, the Conservation Commission, and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment (or the Zoning Administrator for minor projects) could have assurance that the plans
they review for an application for a Wetlands or Waterbody Special Exception (or for an
Administrative Permit) would at least schematically be acceptable to the Planning Board under
criteria governing subdivisions and site plans. After a Special Exception or Administrative
Permit is granted a case then goes to the Planning Board for Final Subdivision Review or Final
Site Plan Review. This new procedure has eliminated most of the previous "bouncing" back and
forth between the ZBA and the Planning Board, as one board or the other caused plan revisions
to be made. This amendment is to clarify that it is the Design Review phase of preliminary
subdivision or site plan review that is relevant to this procedure.
Article Three: Amendment No. 2 — Section 803 Expansion of Non-Conforming Structures
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment. The full text of this amendment is
included in Appendix A, which follows this section of the Town Report.
Special Exceptions for non-conforming structures, requested under Section 803, require approval
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Although the objective guidelines are quite specific, the
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requests are rarely denied. In previous years the Zoning Board has requested Planning and
Zoning Department staff to research whether the Zoning Ordinance could be amended to allow
the majority of these requests under this section to be handled administratively.
This amendment would allow the expansion of an existing structure that is non-conforming only
by intruding into a required setback, if the expansion is:
■ No farther into the setback area than any portion of the existing structure,
■ No closer to an abutting structure than any portion of the existing structure, and
■ No higher than the existing structure.
Any other expansion of a non-conforming structure into a setback would still require Zoning
Board of Adjustment review.
Article Four: Amendment No. 3 — Section 1001 Notice to Abutters of Pending Residential
Zoning Permit
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment. The full text of this amendment is
included in Appendix A, which follows this section of the Town Report.
Before virtually any project can be issued a Building Permit and can begin construction, the
owner must apply for and the Town must issue a Zoning Permit, thereby assuring that the project
complies with the Zoning Ordinance. Our Zoning Ordinance presently requires public posting of
a Zoning Permit for a fifteen-day period, during which its issuance may be appealed. There is no
State Law requirement for notifying abutters of the submission of an application for a zoning
permit of any kind. Although only two zoning permits have been appealed, and unsuccessfully
so, out of approximately 3,500 issued over the past twelve years, some citizens have expressed
the view that abutters should be notified that a neighbor has applied for a Zoning Permit.
In response to these criticisms, two years ago the Planning and Zoning Department began an
administrative practice of notifying abutters by mail and having a placard posted on the property
when an application for a Zoning Permit for a residential property is submitted. The only
exception is for cases where the proposal has been subject to a public hearing by the Zoning
Board or the Planning Board, because the abutters will have already received notice of the
pending project. This amendment to Section 1001.3 would require that some form of abutter
notice be carried out, without prescribing the means and methods of doing so.
Article Five: Amendment No. 4 - Section 1006 Update of Variance Criteria
At a public hearing held on February 9, 2010, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment. The full text of this amendment is
included in Appendix A, which follows this section of the Town Report.
In its efforts to clarify the conditions under which a variance may be granted, the New
Hampshire legislature amended RSA 674:33, 1(b) at its latest session. As a result the language of
our Zoning Ordinance no longer conforms to the statute. This amendment simply removes our
current variance language and replaces it with the wording of the revised statute.
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Business Meeting Voting
Articles Six through Twenty-Five
Article Six: Election of Additional Town Officers
This article includes election of additional Town Officers that do not need to be elected by
written ballot. The officials are:
One member of the Advisory Board of Assessors for a term of three (3) years. The
Advisory Board of Assessors reviews requests for property abatements and makes
recommendations for resolution to the Board of Selectmen.
Three Fence Viewers, each for a term of one (1) year. The Fence Viewers, dating back
to the colonial era, are available to adjudicate property line disputes.
Two Surveyors of Wood and Timber, each for a term of one (1) year. The Surveyors
of Wood and Timber also date back to the colonial era, and are elected to adjudicate
disputes regarding the sufficiency of a delivered cord of wood. While no longer utilized,
many New Hampshire towns still elect Surveyors to maintain this colonial tradition.
Article Seven: Resolutions
During consideration of this article, the Parks and Recreation Board will read a resolution
honoring the Recreation Volunteer of the Year.
A motion will be made to approve Article Eight through Article Thirteen jointly as written,
however anyone is free to discuss any part of these articles and may move for separate
action on any one article.
Article Eight: Distribution of Revenue into the Land and Capital Improvements Fund
The 1999 Town Meeting voted to create a Land and Capital Improvements Fund and a
Conservation Fund, and then annually to consider taking the proceeds from the preceding fiscal
year's Land Use Change Tax and distributing one-half to the Land and Capital Improvements
Fund and one-half to the Conservation Fund. This article distributes one-half of the Land Use
Change Tax revenue from the fiscal year 2008-2009 into the Land and Capital Improvements
Fund. The Land and Capital Improvements Fund can be utilized to purchase land for Town
facilities or to assist in the construction or renovation of Town facilities, and has a current
unencumbered balance of roughly $183,500, prior to action on this or any other article on this
warrant.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Nine: Distribution of Revenue into the Conservation Fund
Mirroring the action in the preceding warrant article, this article distributes one-half of the fiscal
year 2008-2009 Land Use Change Tax revenue into the Conservation Fund. This fund can be
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utilized to purchase conservation land, conservation easements, or to implement land
conservation-related activities. The current balance in this Fund is roughly $502,400, prior to
action on this or any other article on this warrant.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Ten: Transfer of Funds Collected into the Municipal Transportation Improvement
Fund
State statute enables New Hampshire communities to establish a Municipal Transportation
Improvement Fund, pursuant to RSA 261:153 VI. Such a fund is created by adopting a motor
vehicle registration surcharge of up to $5.00, which is collected each time a motor vehicle is
registered within the municipality. Town Meeting voted to collect the additional $5.00 surcharge
at the May 2000 Town Meeting, as well as to establish the Municipal Transportation
Improvement Fund. Proceeds from the Fund are to be used to support eligible local
transportation improvement projects such as public transportation initiatives, roadway
improvements, signal upgrades, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian paths. This article
authorizes the transfer of this surcharge collected in fiscal year 2008-2009 into the Municipal
Transportation Improvement Fund.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Eleven: Payment into Capital Reserve Funds
This article appropriates and authorizes the payment of monies into various Capital Reserve
Funds. All of these actions are taken as part of the recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-
201 1. The Town has a history of making regular, annual contributions to these various funds and
then, as required, expending monies from the funds to replace vehicles and equipment, or for
other stipulated purposes of the fund.
Ambulance Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 47,000
Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital
Reserve Fund $ 40,000
Building Maintenance and Improvement Capital
Reserve Fund $ 50,000
Dispatch Equipment and Dispatch Center
Enhancements and Capital Reserve Fund $ 6,500
Fire Department Vehicle and Equipment Capital
Reserve Fund $ 65,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund $249,600
Parking Operations Vehicles and Parking Facility
Improvements Capital Reserve Fund $ 62,210
Police Vehicles and Equipment Capital Reserve
Fund $ 73,000
Road Construction and Improvements Capital
Reserve Fund $ 10,000
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Sewer Equipment and Facilities Improvements
Capital Reserve Fund $527,430
Town Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund $ 15,000
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Twelve: Withdrawals from Capital Reserve Funds
There are several Capital Reserve Funds established to smooth out the budget impact of
purchases of significant pieces of equipment and vehicles. The previous warrant article
authorizes the deposit into these several funds; this warrant article authorizes the withdrawal
from the specified Capital Reserve Funds for purchases of equipment and vehicles, or for other
stipulated purposes of the Fund.
Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital
Reserve Fund
River Road and/or Ruddsboro Road bridge
repair $ 95,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund
Backhoe loader, loader, truck with plow $ 300,100
Howe Library Building Repair and Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund
Portion of migration costs to open source
library information system $ 20,034
Sewer Equipment and Facilities Improvements
Capital Reserve Fund $ 1 ,700,000
Town Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund
Contracted labor for Town-wide property
revaluation program $ 20,000
This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until these
purchases are complete or June 30, 2015, whichever is sooner.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Thirteen: Appropriation of Funds for Replacement Signal at Lyme Road and North
Park Street
The Board of Selectmen proposes to use $29,950 from the Municipal Transportation
Improvement Fund to help: 1) defray the cost (up to $22,950) of the signal and pedestrian
upgrades to be completed at the Lyme Road and North Park Street intersection; and 2) to provide
nominal funding ($7,000) for various projects proposed by the Bike and Pedestrian Committee.
The antiquated traffic signal at the Lyme and North Park location is in extremely poor condition
and needs immediate replacement. The Town is holding $145,000 in funds provided by
Dartmouth College as a developer fee paid for the Planning Board approval of the new
dormitories constructed on Maynard Street several years ago and these funds, combined with the
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appropriation of $22,950 will provide for full replacement of the signal devices, the controller
and pedestrian crossing devices to insure proper functioning of the signal system and to enable
pedestrians to more safely cross this intersection.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
END OF ARTICLES PROPOSED TO BE JOINTLY VOTED ON.
Article Fourteen: Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Given the significant economic downturn which has impacted the national, state and regional
economy over the past 1 8 months, the Board of Selectmen directed Town staff to create a draft
budget for FY20 10-20 11 with spending options that would result in a General Fund tax rate
increase in the 0-4% range. Town staff then crafted a draft budget that provided the Board with
multiple spending options while maintaining essential service levels and meeting the Town's
contractual obligations with the AFSCME (Public Works) bargaining unit and the tentative
agreements reached with the Police and Fire bargaining units. On March 8, 2010, the Board of
Selectmen adopted a recommended budget for the Town requiring a 0.3% General Fund tax rate
increase.
The table below outlines the net appropriation required by this warrant article, which when
added to the three previous warrant articles outlined above as well as the two union contract
articles immediately following this warrant article, funds the Town's total budget for the fiscal
year 2010-2011.
Appropriation for the Proposed Municipal Budget for FY 20 1 0-20 1 1 ^Q _ „ _ . n
(Warrant Article #14) 5>iy,/bU,MU
Appropriation for Payment into Various Capital Reserve Funds (Warrant $ 1,145,740
Article #11)
Appropriation for Purchases to be Funded from Withdrawals from Various ^ .......
Capital Reserve Funds (Warrant Article #12)
Appropriation from Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund (Warrant e 0Q Q<n
Article #13)
Appropriation for FY 20 1 0-20 1 1 Impact of Union Negotiations with Police ^ » _ .. ,
Department (Warrant Article #15) '
Appropriation for FY 20 1 0-20 1 1 Impact of Union Negotiations with Fire ^ on 775
Department (Warrant Article #16)
Grand Total of All Funds - See Budget Overview on page 21 (note: $1 <c?t i ?4 sfi?
difference due to rounding)
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
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Article Fifteen: Union Contract Ratification with New England Police Benevolent
Association
The Town completed negotiations with Local 27 of the New England Police Benevolent
Association (NEPBA) in June of 2009. NEPBA Local 27 represents employees of the Police
Department including Police Officers, Dispatch staff and Parking Enforcement staff. The
negotiations were protracted, extending beyond the expiration of the last contract on June 30,
2008, due to an initial failure to reach agreement on cost-of-living adjustments offset by
increased employee co-payments for health insurance.
The new contract includes a 1% wage scale adjustment retroactive to July 1, 2009 to reflect
when agreement was reached, a 3.0% wage scale adjustment effective July 15, 2009 to "catch
up" bargaining unit member salaries with the increase other Town employees received on July 1,
2008 (but with no retroactivity to that date), and a 3% wage scale adjustment effective July 1,
2010. These adjustments are the same as those included in the contract with AFSCME (Public
Works) staff approved at Town Meeting in May 2008 and granted to the Town's non-union
employees. The wage scale adjustments in the contract are determined by the December
Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Urban Index, size B/C communities, with a minimum
adjustment of 1.0% and a maximum of 3.0%.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Sixteen: Union Contract Ratification with International Association of Firefighters
The Town has completed negotiations with Local 3288 of the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF), which represents employees of the Fire Department. The negotiations were
protracted, extending beyond the expiration of the last contract on June 30, 2008 due to an initial
failure to reach agreement on cost-of-living adjustments offset by increased employee co-
payments for health insurance.
The new contract includes a 3% wage scale adjustment retroactive to December 18, 2009 to
reflect when agreement was reached, a 1% wage scale adjustment effective July 15, 2009 to
"catch up" bargaining unit member salaries with the increase other Town employees received on
July 1, 2008 (but with no retroactivity to that date), and a 3% wage scale adjustment effective
July 1, 2010. These adjustments are the same as those included in the contract with AFSCME
(Public Works) staff approved at Town Meeting in May 2008 and granted to the Town's non-
union employees. The wage scale adjustments in the contract are determined by the December
Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Urban Index, size B/C communities, with a minimum
adjustment of 1.0% and a maximum of 3.0%.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Seventeen: Purchase of the Hayes Property in Etna Village - Site of the Etna
Library - Utilizing Three Sources of Funds and Permanent Protection of 4.2 Acres of the
Property
The Etna Library (formally known as the Hanover Town Library) and the land directly under the
footprint of the building are owned by the Town of Hanover but the land surrounding the Library
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building has long been owned by the Hayes family, along with the larger 1 1 .4 acre parcel that
includes the Hayes home, barns and pasture land. A deed restriction has been in place since the
Library was constructed requiring that the building be used for Library purposes only; should the
Town cease to use the building as a Library, the building and land upon which it sits would
revert to the owner of the larger Hayes parcel.
The Town has long held a desire to secure the property immediately surrounding the Hayes
property to gain ultimate control of the building itself and to enable construction of a safer
parking area immediately behind the building and to enable construction of a fully handicap
accessible entrance and restroom at the rear of the property. The current parking situation along
Etna Road is not safe and the building is not handicap accessible. During Mrs. Hayes life, the
Town inquired about her willingness to subdivide the parcel so that the Town could purchase the
land underneath and surrounding the Library for this purpose, but she was not interested in
pursuing that option.
Upon her death in 2009, Mrs. Hayes' daughters began discussions with the Town about the
potential for purchase of the bulk of the property as an opportunity to: 1) secure the land
immediately surrounding the Library for construction of the improvements outlined above; 2)
eliminate the deed restriction governing the "sole purpose" use of the building, even though there
is no intention to cease using the building for library purposes; 3) secure the pasture land for a
combination of future recreation use and conservation; and, 4) preserve the historic village farm
qualities of this lovely parcel. The Hayes' daughters were most open to discussing these
opportunities as a means of preserving the family farm they have known all their lives.
Discussions led to a decision to pursue subdivision of the farmhouse, barns and 2 acres of land so
that the home could be sold for what the family hopes will be preservation and renovation, and to
leave the remaining 9.4 acre parcel intact in the hopes that the Town could combine funding
sources to enable its purchase. That subdivision, which includes a requirement that the deed
restriction governing the use of the Etna Library be extinguished, was approved by the Planning
Board on April 6, 2010. The Hayes' sisters have offered to sell the 9.4 acre parcel to the Town
for $360,000.
Toward that end, Article Seventeen seeks permission of Town Meeting to purchase the property
and to utilize three different sources of funds for that purpose. If adopted, the Town hopes to
purchase the property on or about July 1, 2010. Specifically, the article:
• Seeks Town Meeting authorization to purchase the property.
• Seeks an appropriation of funds from the Town's Land and Capital Improvements Fund,
which is the accumulation of 50% of the proceeds from payment of the Land Use Change
Tax collected over the last several years. The purpose of this fund is for the purchase of
land and/or for construction of or improvements to Town-owned facilities. The most
recent large expenditure from this fund was used to help fund construction of the Richard
W. Black Community Center. A total of approximately $190,000 is available in the fund
and the Town proposes to appropriate the full amount to help purchase the Hayes
property.
• Seeks an appropriation of funds from the Town's Conservation Fund, which is the
accumulation of the remaining 50% of the proceeds from payment of the Land Use
Change Tax, is governed by the Conservation Commission. Expenditure of more than
$50,000 from the Conservation Fund requires approval by the Board of Selectmen and
Town Meeting, based on a Memorandum of Understanding executed between the
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Commission and the Board of Selectmen. Given that the upper 4.2 acres of the Hayes
property directly abuts the 12.9 acre Trescott Ridge Wetlands parcel which was set aside
as open space as part of the related residential subdivision constructed in that location
many years ago, the Town and Commission seek to conserve both tracts of land. Toward
that end, the Conservation Commission has agreed to provide funding in the amount of
$55,000 toward the purchase of the Hayes property.
• Seeks an appropriation of the $1 15,000 in remaining funds needed to acquire the Hayes'
property which will be raised through a Town-wide fundraising campaign. The hope is
to seek a lead donor for the purchase and to implement a brief fundraising campaign to
begin in mid-May if Town Meeting approves the purchase of the property.
Article Seventeen also seeks to permanently protect a 4.2 acre portion of the property. With the
active recreation and library related-uses envisioned for the area of the Hayes property closest to
the road, the dedication of the back 4.2 acres for conservation and more passive recreation uses
nicely complements the more active uses being considered for the lower portion of the property.
This effort to provide passive recreational opportunities broadens the range of Hanover's outdoor
enthusiasts that will appreciate the Hayes property.
The back portion of the Hayes property abuts the Trescott Ridge Wetlands, given to the Town in
1971 at the same time adjoining lands were subdivided for house lots. Contiguity of open space
is beneficial for wildlife and for natural resources that do not follow property boundaries. The
Conservation Commission would like to add the back portion of the Hayes property to the
Town's system of open spaces to reinforce and provide a broader variety of habitat for the
Trescott Ridge Wetlands. The back portion of the Hayes property includes both forest and open
meadow. In addition, the property is featured in the 2000 Open Space Priorities Plan as a
location for a trail to increase the recreation opportunities in Etna Village. Indeed, with the
purchase of the Hayes property, a trail on Town-owned land can be created connecting the center
of Etna Village to the Trescott Ridge Wetlands.
Neither zoning nor ownership permanently protects conservation land. Consistent with the
recommendation in the Open Space Priorities Plan and the Master Plan that the town work with
a land trust to devise a conservation easement to permanently protect each Town-owned
conservation parcel, the Commission has begun work with the Hanover Conservation Council, a
local non-profit conservation organization founded in 1963. The Council will ensure that the use
limitations of agriculture, forestry, conservation and low impact recreation are permanently
respected. From a management point of view it is appropriate to protect this land at the same
time as the Trescott Ridge Wetlands property. The Conservation Commission, the Board of
Selectmen and the Hanover Conservation Council will jointly approve both the management plan
and the conservation easement prior to transferring the easement to the Council.
There will be additional costs involved in the completion of future improvements to both the
Etna Library building itself and in related infrastructure, including an access driveway, parking
lot to the rear of the building, and additional recreation amenities. Toward that end, the Town has
submitted a Letter of Intent to the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic
Development, Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, indicating an intention to apply for
up to $100,000 in matching funds in October of 2010 toward the construction of an access
driveway, small parking lot and pocket park immediately behind the Etna Library. The Town
must provide a one-for-one match for LWCF monies, but may use a soft match to do so. Soft
match can include Town labor and materials. The intention is to engage in a planning process
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with the Etna community later this summer to refine a plan for improvements to the Etna Library
itself, parking, pocket park amenities and a potential playing field so that we may refine a formal
application for LWCF funds in October of 20 1 0, and then return to Town Meeting in May of
201 1 with a final plan for implementation. Additional fundraising will, no doubt, be needed to
implement specific improvements to the Library itself and for potential construction of a playing
field.
A map showing the Hayes property is attached as Appendix B.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Eighteen: Permanent Protection of the Trescott Ridge Wetlands
Permanently protecting the back portion of the Hayes property means that uses on those 4.2 acres
will be limited to agriculture, forestry, conservation and recreation and will complement the
existing use and permanent protection of the Trescott Ridge Wetlands. Contiguity of protected
open space is beneficial for wildlife and for natural resources that do not follow property
boundaries. The Trescott Ridge wetlands, a 12.9 acre piece of land, given to the Town at the
time adjoining lands were sub-divided, is managed as wild land for the benefit of wildlife and for
low impact recreation. The forest covering the Trescott Ridge Wetlands continues south and east
to the open meadow on the Hayes property.
The addition of this acreage to the Trescott Ridge Wetlands will benefit wildlife by providing a
larger undisturbed habitat area, protect water quality by limiting development around the
wetlands and provide people with a larger natural area to enjoy on foot. Permanent protection of
Town owned conservation land is recommended in both the Open Space Priorities Plan and the
Master Plan, particularly the recommendation: to protect the attributes of specific sites and little
places that, collectively, create the outdoor ambiance of Hanover, and which go far towards
defining the character and enhancing the quality of neighborhoods.
Neither zoning nor ownership permanently protects conservation land. Consistent with the
recommendation in the Open Space Priorities Plan and the Master Plan that the town work with
a land trust to devise a conservation easement to permanently protect each Town-owned
conservation parcel, the Commission has begun work with the Hanover Conservation Council, a
local non-profit conservation organization founded in 1963. The Council will ensure that the use
limitations of agriculture, forestry, conservation and low impact recreation are permanently
respected. From a management point of view it is appropriate to protect this land at the same
time as the Hayes property. The Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen and the
Hanover Conservation Council will jointly approve both the management plan and the
conservation easement prior to transferring the easement to the Council.
A map showing the Trescott Ridge Wetlands property is attached as Appendix C.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
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Article Nineteen: Purchase and Permanent Protection of the Steele Property
The 2000 Open Space Priorities Plan guides the use of the Conservation Fund. Its maps show
the proposed open space systems considered priorities in Town. The Steele property, 6 acres
located across Route 10 from the Chieftain Motor Lodge, is shown as a priority for protection
due to its location and natural resource importance, and as an element of the forested backdrop.
The Steele property's location is one of its most important features. It is located on Route 10,
across the street from the Chieftain Motor Inn and just north of the mowed field across from
Kendal. The Steele property is bounded to the north by the Town-owned Rinker Tract and to the
east and south by land owned by the Hanover Improvement Society. The property includes 400
feet of frontage on Route 10.
The land is noted for its dramatic topography and majestic trees. The land is wooded with tall
pines and some deciduous trees on the upper plateau. It slopes moderately down to the south and
more precipitously down to the east and north. A deep ravine, over 50 feet deep separates the
upper plateau from Route 10. The land reaches east almost to the Storrs Pond dam and includes
some of the shoreline of the Rinker Pond.
This property is part of the forested backdrop cited in the Master Plan as being so important to
the character of our in-town area. The property contributes to water quality protection at Storrs
Pond and the Rinker Pond and provides wildlife habitat. It is scenic - framing the view across
the mowed Ferguson field to the south and to Smarts Mountain as one looks north, and already
has trails that link the Improvement Society's Ferguson Field with Storrs Pond.
Were the Steele property to be sold for residential development, the result would be construction
of a driveway in the scenic mowed field to the south.
The owner, Diana Steele, inherited the land from her mother, Doris Cummings Ferguson. Mrs.
Steele's mother was raised in the farmhouse at the Kendal entrance and sold the property to
Kendal and the field across the street to the Hanover Improvement Society. Mrs. Steele thinks
that her mother would have endorsed her plan to sell the land to the Town for addition to the
open space system.
The appraised value is $205,000. A total project cost of $220,000 includes development of a
management plan, title work, legal and other costs associated with the land purchase and
protection. A fundraising campaign was kicked off with a lead gift of $5,000 and as of March
31, 2010 another $9,687 has been raised, including support from the Jocelyn F. Gutchess Fund,
administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The Hanover Conservation Council
has also pledged financial support. The balance of the money that is not raised privately will be
withdrawn from the Conservation Fund for the purchase and protection.
Since the purchase price is over $50,000 the Conservation Commission must seek Town Meeting
approval. This is a much anticipated and important addition to the open space lands in Hanover
benefitting the water quality in Rinker and Storrs Pond and wildlife habitat, adding to the
forested backdrop and providing recreational opportunities such as trail walking and bird
watching.
A map showing the Steele property is attached to this document as Appendix D.
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In turn, permanently protecting the Steele property means that uses on those 6 acres will be
limited to conservation and recreation and will complement the existing use and permanent
protection of the Rinker Tract to the north. Contiguity of open space and consistent management
is beneficial for wildlife and for natural resources that do not follow property boundaries. The
Rinker Tract, immediately to the north of the Steele Property is a 17.6 acre piece of land
purchased by the Town in 1975. It is managed as wild land for the benefit of wildlife and Rinker
Pond, and for low impact recreation. Protection of both the Steele Property and Rinker Tract
ensures that the entire shoreline of Rinker Pond, a backwater of the Connecticut River and
portion of Camp Brook, is fully conserved.
Permanent protection of this land will benefit wildlife by providing a larger undisturbed habitat
area, protect water quality by limiting development around Rinker Pond and provide people with
a larger natural area to enjoy on foot. Permanent protection of Town owned conservation land is
recommended in both the Open Space Priorities Plan and the Master Plan, particularly the
recommendation: to protect the attributes of specific sites and little places that, collectively,
create the outdoor ambiance of Hanover, and which go far towards defining the character and
enhancing the quality of neighborhoods.
Neither zoning nor ownership permanently protects conservation land. Consistent with the
recommendation in the Open Space Priorities Plan and the Master Plan that the town work with
a land trust to devise a conservation easement to permanently protect each Town-owned
conservation parcel, the Commission has begun work with the Hanover Conservation Council, a
local non-profit conservation organization founded in 1963. The Council will ensure that the use
limitations of agriculture, forestry, conservation and low impact recreation are permanently
respected. From a management point of view it is appropriate to protect this land at the same
time as the Rinker Tract. The Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen and the
Hanover Conservation Council will jointly approve both the management plan and the
conservation easement prior to transferring the easement to the Council.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Twenty: Permanent Protection of the Rinker Tract
Permanently protecting the Rinker Tract means that uses will be limited to conservation and low
impact recreation and will complement the existing use and permanent protection of the Steele
Property to the south. The Rinker Tract, 17.6 acres located on Route 10 was purchased by the
Town in 1975 using Land and Water Conservation Funds. By accepting these funds, the Town is
obligated to use the land wholly for, or in support of, public outdoor recreation. In addition, if
the Town were to convert the land from public outdoor recreation use, adequate substitution and
replacement of the land would need to be provided. This obstacle to converting the use does not
permanently protect the land. Likewise not all public outdoor recreation is consistent with
provision of wildlife habitat, proper management of the steep slopes and water frontage, and the
low impact trails now sited on the steep slopes and highly erodible soils present at the Rinker
Tract.
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Neither zoning nor ownership permanently proteets conservation land. Consistent with the
recommendation in the Open Space Priorities Plan and the Master Plan that the town work with
a land trust to devise a conservation easement to permanently protect each Town-owned
conservation parcel, the Commission has begun work with the Hanover Conservation Council, a
local non-profit conservation organization founded in 1963. The Council will ensure that the use
limitations of conservation and low impact recreation are permanently respected. From a
management point of view it is appropriate to protect this land at the same time as the Steele
property. The Conservation Commission, the Board of Selectmen and the Hanover Conservation
Council will jointly approve both the management plan and the conservation easement prior to
transferring the easement to the Council.
A map showing the Rinker Tract is attached to this document as Appendix D.
The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support this warrant article during the Pre-Town Meeting
public hearing held on April 5, 2010.
Article Twenty-One: Outreach House (by petition)
FY 2010-201 1 is the third year that the Town of Hanover has received a funding request from
the Outreach House. This agency, located in Hanover, provides a comfortable home for senior
family members who require some assistance. This article has been submitted by petition
because the agency inadvertently missed the formal funding request due date.
Article Twenty-Two: ACoRN (by petition)
Prior to 2007, ACoRN had been a recipient of Town funding for social service agencies but did
not submit requests for funding in FY 2008-2009 or 2009-2010. Given that the Town has
traditionally requested that agencies submit funding requests directly to Town Meeting for the
first three years, the Board requested that ACoRN begin by making a funding request directly to
Town Meeting for FY 2010-201 1.
Article Twenty-Three: Marriage Equality (by petition)
This warrant article was submitted by petition and will be presented for discussion by the
petitioner.
Article Twenty-Four: 9/11 Independent Investigation (by petition)
This warrant article was submitted by petition and will be presented for discussion by the
petitioner.
Article Twenty-Five: Other Items
This warrant article allows attendees at Town Meeting to raise any other items for consideration.
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APPENDIX A
Full Text of Proposed Amendments to the Hanover Zoning Ordinance, reflecting
Actions of the Hanover Planning Board at a Public Hearing held on February 9, 2010.
Text proposed to be amended in shown in bold italics and bold italic strikcthrough.
Article Two: Amendment No. 1
Amend Section 702 Reference to Site Plan and Subdivision Design Review:
"702. 7. B (3) For any proposal for which subdivision or site plan approval by the Planning
Board is required, no application for Special Exception or Administrative Permit shall be
accepted until preliminary the Design Review phase of subdivision or site plan review has been
completed; the application for Special Exception or Administrative Permit shall reflect the
Planning Board's resulting recommendations."
Article Three: Amendment No. 2
Amend Section 803 Expansion of Non-Conforming Structures:
"Section 803 Change of Non-Conforming Structures
A non-conforming structure may be enlarged or extended if no part of the enlargement or
extension violates any dimensional requirement of this ordinance.
If the non-conforming structure is non-conforming only with respect to setback
requirements, it may be enlarged or extended if the enlargement or extension would be:
A. No closer than the existing structure to the lot line(s) to which the existing
structure is non-conforming;
B. No higher than the existing structure; and
C. No closer than the closest point of the existing structure to a structure on an
adjacent property.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may grant a Special Exception, using the criteria of
Section 206, for an addition to a non-conforming structure, which is non-conforming
only with respect to setback requirements, and which proposed addition extends no closer
than the existing structure to the lot line(s) to which the existing structure is non-
conforming, even if criteria (b) and/or (c) above are not met, if it finds in the
circumstances that the criteria of Section 206 are met. Any other enlargement or
extension shall not take place unless a Variance is obtained under Article X.
If a non-conforming structure has become structurally deficient the Zoning Administrator
may issue a zoning permit for the razing, rebuilding and restoration of such structure as a
replica of the exterior of the original structure, being no larger in volume, foot print, floor
space and height than the original structure, and in substantially the same location."
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Article Four: Amendment No. 3
Amend Section 1001 Notice to Abutters of Pending Residential Zoning Permit:
"1001.3 Upon receipt of a completed application for a residential project, abutters shall be
notified of the pending application. The Zoning Administrator shall determine whether
an application for a permit is in compliance with this Ordinance. If the Zoning
Administrator determines that it is, the application for permit shall be approved and a
Zoning Permit issued. SUCH ZONING PERMIT SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL
THE APPEAL PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. The Zoning Administrator shall act upon any
application within fifteen (15) days after it has been filed."
Article Five: Amendment No. 4
Amend Section 1006 Update of Variance Criteria:
"1006.1 The Board of Adjustment may, on an appeal, grant a Variance from the provisions of
this Ordinance, if the applicant produces evidence to support a finding of each of the
following facts by the Board of Adjustment:
A-. Special conditions exist such that a literal enforcement of the Ordinance results
in unnecessary hardship. "Special conditions" can include irregularity,
narrowness, shallowness, size or shape of the lot, or exceptional topographical
or other physical conditions peculiar to the property and not the circumstances
or conditions generally created by the provisions of the Ordinance in the
neighborhood or district in which the property is located. — What constitutes
unnecessary hardship will depend on whether the applicant is seekins a use
variance or an area (dimensional) variance.
m For a use variance, the applicant must demonstrate that:
{a) The zoning restriction as applied interferes with applicant's
reasonable use of the property, considering the unique setting of
the property in its environment;
{b) No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general
purposes of the Ordinance and the specific restriction on the
property; and
(e) The variance would not injure the public or private rights of
others.
{2) For an area variance, the applicant must demonstrate that:
{a) The variance is necessary to enable the proposed use of the
property given the special conditions of the property; and
{&) The benefit sought cannot be achieved by some other method
reasonably feasible to pursue, other than the variance.
S-. The variance will be consistent with the spirit of the ordinance and would not
violate the ordinance's basic zoning objectives.
€-. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest, such that it would alter
the essential character of the neighborhood or threaten the public health, safety
or welfare.
Ik The value of surrounding properties will not be diminished.
E-. Substantial justice is done, such that the loss to the applicant from the denial of
the variance is not outyveighed by the gain to the general public from such a
denial.
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A. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest;
B. The spirit of the Ordinance is observed:
C. Substantial justice is done;
D. The values of surrounding properties are not diminished; and
E. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in an
unnecessary hardship.
(1) For purposes of this subparagraph, "unnecessary hardship" means that,
owing to special conditions of the property that distinguish it from other
properties in the area:
(a) No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general
public purposes of the Ordinance provision and the specific
application of that provision to the property; and
(b) The proposed use is a reasonable one.
(2) If the criteria in subparagraph (1) are not established, an unnecessary
hardship will be deemed to exist, if, and only if, owing to special
conditions of the property that distinguish it from other properties in the
area, the property cannot be reasonably used in strict conformance with
the Ordinance, and a variance is therefore necessary to enable a
reasonable use of it.
The definition of "unnecessary hardship" set forth in subparagraph E shall
apply whether the provision of the Ordinance from which a variance is sought
is a restriction on use, a dimensional or other limitation on a permitted use, or
any other requirement of the Ordinance."
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX C
MAP SHOWING TRESCOTT RIDGE CONSERVATION LAND (tax map 5, lot 46)
together with the Town ("Etna") Library, the Etna Fire Station, and adjacent property
proposed to be purchased by the Town of Hanover from the Estate of Ethel Hayes
compiled from portions of tax maps. 5, 29, and 31
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APPENDIX D
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Notes.
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Chapter 2
Selectmen,
Town Manager
and
Budget Reports
TOWN of HANOVER
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03755
P.O. BOX 483 G03/S4J.4123
Selectmen's Letter
2009
Dear Citizens of Hanover:
The Selectmen are pleased to present highlights of the Town's operations during the past year.
We thank and praise Hanover's citizens for their exercise of and participation in the democratic
process. A particular thank you to those energetic and devoted citizens who gave thousands of
hours serving on the Town's Boards, Commissions, and working committees over the past year.
The Town
Public Facilities
Hanover Water Works Company (HWWC): After many presentations of the plans for the
municipalization of the Hanover Water Works Company and subsequent meetings, our citizens
at two Town Meetings (the regular May, 2009 Town Meeting and another Special Town Meeting
in October of 2009), voted to municipalize the HWWC. On July 1, 2010 the former HWWC will
be divided into two parts:
• The first will be wholly owned by the Town of Hanover and includes the reservoirs and
surrounding land up to 250 feet from the waters edge in Reservoirs One and Two plus all
of the Third Reservoir property, the dams, water regulation and purifications systems and
related buildings and the Town-wide delivery systems. All of these facilities will be
managed by the Town Public Works Department. The land portion is about 200 acres in
size.
• The second portion which contains the remaining land in the watershed, about 1,200
acres, will be owned and managed by a private company, The Trescott Corporation, 50%
owned by Dartmouth College and 50% by the Town of Hanover.
Our profound gratitude belongs to Dartmouth College for their cooperation and generosity in
assisting the Town in ensuring that we will all be able to access plentiful, pure water for many
years in the future.
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Hanover Water Reelamalion Faeility (a.k.a. Wastewater Treatment Plant): Improvements
to the wastewater system continue to be made. The secondary treatment system is up to full
capacity and the third phase of facility work has begun, targeting replacement of existing
obsolete and/or worn-out equipment, improving reliability, increasing efficiency and reducing
the community's carbon footprint. A large reduction in the carbon footprint will be realized by
using the methane gas, a by-product of wastewater treatment, as fuel to power portions of the
facility. This improvement, on line in 2012, will save a minimum of 10,000 gallons of fuel oil
annually.
Public Works: In the past year Allen Street was rebuilt and energy-saving LED light fixtures
were installed. With the assistance of federal grant money we will continue to install LED
fixtures on Main St. and the Ledyard Bridge, resulting in greater energy savings. Road
reconstruction will continue with improvements to the Lyme Road streetscape between the
Reservoir Road roundabout and Richmond Middle School and replacement of the old traffic
signal and improved pedestrian crossings at the Lyme Road/North Park St. intersection. Bridges
on River Road near the Lyme Town line and one on Ruddsboro Road are also slated for
replacement. Efforts continue throughout the Town to reduce the community's carbon footprint.
Energy audits will be performed at the Police/Fire Facility which we believe will document the
need for new energy rated windows, insulation and siding, and new exterior doors. Biodiesel
continues to be utilized in all diesel powered Town equipment.
Howe Library: Howe staff and patrons continue to enjoy the enlarged and improved Howe
Library as well as the use of the Howe Library services resulting from technology enhancements.
Commencing August 5, 2010 the migration to an open source computer system will enhance our
intra-library systems as well as save our taxpayers $20,000 each year.
New programs and facilities include a community-wide "Everyone is Reading" series with 552
people participating in 15 programs. The Howe was also one of the first public libraries to lend
Amazon Kindles, with others following our lead. A private donor continues to fund free or
reduced-cost passes to 1 0 New England museums.
Circulation of teen materials has doubled since the completion of the 2005 library addition and
renovation, resulting in the hiring of a Part-time Teen Services Specialist in August 2009. The
Howe's service to the Town continues as a community gathering place and as a center for the
development of young readers.
Parks and Recreation Department: The Hanover Parks and Recreation Department continues
to oversee expansion of recreation program offerings in response to user interest. The programs
range from well subscribed seasonal sports offerings for Grades K-8 and adults as well as many
special activities such as the Occom Pond Party and the Fourth of July Celebration. Use of the
Richard W. Black Community & Senior Center continues to grow, much to the delight of the
staff and the users.
Downtown: Downtown Hanover continues to be a place of construction. The Dartmouth
College building on Currier Street is completed and the College has commenced construction of
the Visual Arts Center on Lebanon Street with completion anticipated in 2012. A new hotel is
under construction on the former Church's Children's Shop site on South Street. The Downtown
Marketing Association continues to actively market Downtown Hanover in several new ways.
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Public Safety: We may always depend upon the men and women of the Hanover Police and
Fire Departments to provide professional and compassionate service, creating a safe environment
and enhancing the quality of life in our community.
The Dispatch Center provides round-the-clock coverage to twelve New Hampshire and eight
Vermont towns, involving 34 public safety agencies that contract with the Town of Hanover for
this regional emergency communications service. The fiber project was completed, resulting in
the connection of all Town and School District facilities for emergency communications
purposes and connecting the Hanover Dispatch Center with the City of Lebanon's Dispatch
Center to insure redundancy in our emergency communications services. New video surveillance
systems have been installed in the Public Safety complex replacing systems whose parts were
between 9 and 20 years old. The video system is expandable and we anticipate integrating this
system with the video systems at the parking garage and the municipal parking lot behind the
Town Hall.
Our Firefighters continue to pursue educational opportunities in property and life protection as
well as becoming accredited Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. In addition to
providing Emergency Medical Services our EMT's were trained in the administration of
vaccines and have been serving at regional flu clinics. 2009 marked the third year of a five year
transition in Fire District tax rates, reflecting the revised allocation methodology which resulted
from a recommended shift from four Fire Districts down to three - an in-town Hydrant District
(District #1) which will bear the full costs of the fire hydrant system in addition to the common
costs shared by the other two districts; a Non-Hydrant District (District #2); and a Remote Rural
District (District #3) for properties east of the ridge line of Moose Mountain in the Forestry
zoning district which will be assessed at 50% of the Non-Hydrant District rate.
Sustainable Hanover: During the past decade, citizens in Hanover have been working to ensure
sustainable prosperity and well-being for the community. Since 2003, a growing body of
evidence suggests that communities like Hanover must pay increasingly close attention to issues
associated with climate change, peak oil consumption and sustainability. The Sustainable
Hanover Committee (SHC) was created from the former Recycling Committee and charged with
serving as a clearinghouse and collaborative umbrella for the many sustainability initiatives
occurring in Hanover. To this end, 2010 will be the year of goal-setting and strategic
sustainability planning and finally creating a vision of a sustainable community that includes
specific goals and a structure for measuring success. The SHC will engage the community in a
conversation about sustainability indicators and actions enabling all of our citizens to participate
in the ongoing measurement of our collective challenges and successes.
Affordable Housing: Construction continues on the development known as Gile Hill, which
started in 2001 and was shepherded by the Hanover Affordable Housing Commission (HAHC)
through concept, preliminary design, and into project management which is provided by Twin
Pines Housing Trust and the Hartland Group. The development was dedicated by Governor
Lynch in October 2007. Eight buildings are now open and fully occupied. They contain 61
rentals, and 16 ownership units. Two additional buildings containing 20 condo units are under
construction and will be opened in the spring of 2010. The remaining 23 condo units in the final
two buildings are planned for occupancy in the spring of 2012.
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The HAHC has been studying the possibilities of various in-town sites for affordable housing
and is also working cooperatively with Dartmouth College on the long-range planning of off-
campus housing for its employees.
Hanover's International Partners: Hanover will be hosting twelve student visitors from
Joigny, our sister-city in France, in April and in July thirteen of our students will be enjoying a
visit to Joigny. Sadly, our student visit from Nihonmatsu, our Friendship City in Japan, was
cancelled this year because of the H1N1 viral epidemic.
The Town's Finances: The Board of Selectmen has monitored the national, state and local
fiscal situation very closely over the past 1 8 months in recognition that this recession has been
hard hitting. We believe that the region is now at the bottom of the trough, but turbulence
continues as we bump along that bottom. Given the hardship we are observing, the Board opted
to take a very conservative approach to the budget for FY 2010-201 1, requesting that Town staff
develop a budget with expenditure components that could be pulled out of the budget to enable a
0% tax rate increase for the General Fund. The Board ultimately adopted a budget requiring a
0.3% tax rate increase. We do so acknowledging that FY 201 1-2012 may also be a difficult year,
as the region, the state and the nation struggle out of the recession, as Dartmouth and other major
employers wrestle with their own financial problems, and as the State confronts a worsening
structural deficit. We feel we have positioned the Town well for the rough road that is ahead and
remain committed to being sensitive to the concerns of our taxpayers.
The Selectmen, Town Administration and the Employees of the Town of Hanover wish all of our
citizens a happy, healthy 2010, recognizing that while we are facing some tough financial times,
we live in a wonderful, supportive and resilient community which will mark its 250th
anniversary in 201 1 .
Hanover Board of Selectmen
Brian F. Walsh
Katherine S. Connolly
Peter L. Christie
Athos J. Rassias
Judith A. Doherty
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Town Manager's Budget
2010-2011 Proposed Budget
The Proposed Budget for FY 2010-201 1, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen for
Town Meeting action, recommends total appropriations of $23,124,561 for the General Fund,
Fire Fund, Ambulance Fund, Water Reclamation Facility Fund, Water Utility Fund, Downtown
Business Service District Fund, and the Parking Fund. We distribute the Housing Fund Budget
as a separate document because it is only subject to a public hearing by the Board of Selectmen
acting as the Housing Authority Board and does not require Town Meeting approval.
These combined recommended FY 2010-2011 expenditures represent an increase of
$3,412,593 or 17.3% over the total appropriations approved for FY 2009-2010. This
extraordinary increase in the appropriation level is driven by two factors:
• $1,480,330 in first-time appropriations for the Water Utility Fund
As a result of the Special Town Meeting held October 27-28, 2009, the Hanover
Water Works Company will become a municipal utility on or about July 1, 2010.
The projected FY 2010-2011 expenses of $1,480,330 related to the treatment and
delivery of potable water will be recorded in a separate enterprise fund, the Water
Utility Fund, and will be fully funded by revenues generated by the utility
customers.
• $2,000,000 in ongoing capital improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility
At the May 2008 Town Meeting, voters approved an initial $6,000,000 in
borrowing to launch the next phase of improvements to the Water Reclamation
Facility. As part of the Town Meeting discussion, it was presented that the total cost
of Phase III improvements would be $7,442,000 and that the remaining project
amounts would be appropriated in several phases over the coming years. The
$2,000,000 proposed in the FY 2010-2011 budget represents the balance of this
initial project plus a portion of an appropriation for the upgrade of Pump Station
#5. An additional $600,000 authorization in FY 2011-2012 will be necessary to
complete all the work. The upgrade of this pump station was added to the scope of
this overall project because of federal stimulus monies (ARRA) made available to
the Town via a State grant aid program administered by the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services. The ARRA funding provides for 50% loan
forgiveness for the Aeration Improvements and Pump Station #5, which will allow
Pump Station #5 to be added to the Phase III projects without having to increase
sewer usage rates. Like the Water Utility Fund, all expenditures related to the
treatment of wastewater are fully funded by utility customers discharging to the
plant.
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Of this total appropriation, $2,640,549 represents capital reserve and other reserve fund
purchases which are offset by the appropriation of revenue to finance the purchases from their
respective reserves. As such, capital reserve purchases do not impact the tax rate. The total
capital reserve expenditure recommendations represent a $1,974,733 or 292.2% increase over the
FY 2009-2010 Budget, driven by the proposed withdrawal totaling $2,000,000 from the Water
Reclamation Facility Undesignated Fund Balance ($300,000) and the Sewer Equipment and
Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund ($1,700,000). The actual expenditures net of
capital projects funded from capital reserves and other reserve funds represent a total
$20,474,012 or 7.6% over the FY 2009-2010 Budget. The year-to-year increase of
$1,437,869 includes the $1,480,330 of new appropriations for the Water Utility Fund. Net of
the newly added Water Utility Fund, there is a 0.2% year-to-year decrease in budgeted
appropriations net of capital projects funded from reserves.
A Note about Continuing Federal, State and Local Fiscal Stress
This proposal has been developed in the midst of what is, admittedly, one of the worst
economic downturns in U.S. history - one that has not left the Upper Valley unscathed. The
combined impact of a deep and extended national recession, a significant set of ongoing fiscal
challenges facing the State of New Hampshire, and significant economic dislocation in the Upper
Valley and in Hanover led Town staff to prepare and the Board of Selectmen to adopt an
extremely conservative budget on both the revenue and expenditure side. We have done so with
the knowledge that the downturn is likely to be fairly long, in recognition that we have likely
reached the bottom of the trough but are continuing to experience significant turbulence while at
bottom. Neither staff nor the Board of Selectmen feel we can assume that the current economic
situation will be significantly improved over the next two to three years - hence we have used
our work on this budget to set things in place for addressing the near and longer-term.
Town staff is clearly observing and feeling how the Hanover community is weathering this
economic climate. We see it when people register their vehicles, we hear it when folks pay their
taxes, and we are listening. Town staff proposed and the Board of Selectmen adopted a final
budget for recommendation to Town Meeting that will continue to deliver the excellent services
our residents have come to expect but is focused on ways in which we can tighten our belt.
The State's unstable fiscal situation continues to compound our own. Having chosen to
downshift a portion of their deficit to cities and towns during their FY 2009-2011 biennial
budget, we continue to live with the impacts in the Proposed Budget, including continued lost
general revenue sharing ($177,000) and a further ramp-back of Group II retirement system
support for employer contributions from 30% in the current fiscal year (already down from the
historic 35% contribution) to 25% in FY 2010-201 1. We worry about the potential loss of some
or all of municipal Meals and Rooms Tax payments in the upcoming fiscal year, currently
totaling $487,000 per year for Hanover. Given that the State Legislature is now planning for the
second year of its biennium, the State Legislature is unlikely to make significant additional
changes that will negatively impact communities in FY 2010-2011. We should assume,
however, that local social service agencies will be impacted by the cuts now being required of
State agencies like Health and Human Services. And we all need to be concerned about the 20 1 1
Legislative session, which promises to further devastate local municipal and school, county and
state agency budgets. A return to Donor communities looms as a potential; other sources of
State-shared revenue could be reduced or stripped from cities and towns; and the State could
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introduce new fees which municipalities will be required to pay. In short, the State's short-term
fiscal future is very bleak, and local communities, school districts and counties are vulnerable.
I. Tax Supported Funds
General Fund
The General Fund Proposed Budget for FY 2010-201 1 recommends appropriations totaling
$12,072,374, which represents an increase of $184,980 or 1.6% above the appropriation for FY
2009-2010. Taking into account the benefit of the growth in total assessed valuation (projected to
be $25 million) and netting out the General Fund's capital reserve expenditures totaling
$465,084 which are offset by the transfer in of revenue from various reserves, a 0.3% General
Fund tax rate increase is required to fund this budget.
Key components of the Proposed General Fund Budget for FY 2010-2011 include the
following:
1 . An estimated $25 million increase in total assessed valuation which generates an additional
$99,000 at the current tax rates above the tax revenues budgeted for FY 2009-2010;
2. We continue to be challenged in maximizing our short-term interest earnings in this climate
of 3-month Treasury Bill rates hovering at or below 0.10%. Consequently, we have further
reduced our projected earnings by $75,000 to reflect these low yields.
3. Despite the overall dormant economic climate, Building Permit revenues are projected to
increase by $86,122, due principally to Dartmouth College's Visual Arts Center and
Thayer Dining Hall renovations moving forward.
4. The NH Department of Transportation has notified us that the Town's allocation of
Highway Block Grant Aid is to increase from $241,985 to $279,282, an increase of
$37,297. Given recent history, we are somewhat tentative in the certainty of this increase,
but we have budgeted what we know as of now.
5. As Salaries and Benefits comprise 70% of the overall General Fund Operating Budget, the
projected 3.0% wage scale adjustment based on the current union contract in place plus
projected increases in health care premiums, in workers compensation premiums, and in
employer contributions to the New Hampshire Retirement System for Group II employees
(police officers in the General Fund) account for the lion's share of the overall expenditure
increase in the General Fund. The total increase in Salaries and Benefits, a year-to-year
increase of 4.5%, represents an additional $368,730 of General Fund expenditures.
6. Additional funds of $25,000 are budgeted to provide funding for a joint Upper Valley
celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Hanover's and other local towns' charter dates.
7. By adding the Water Utility Fund to the array of Town fund groups, the base across which
to spread General & Administrative Overhead grows, providing some additional relief to
the General Fund. The budget to budget increase in G&A allocated to other fund groups
increases by $48,501.
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8. Additional funds of $20,000 are budgeted to provide funding for a turn-key solution to a
more functional and appealing Town website. More and more, our citizens are turning to
our website to get updated on Town news, policies, procedures, etc. and to conduct
business. The current website has served us reasonably well over the last decade, but the
technology is out-of-date and does not allow for simple and consistent document uploads.
9. Highway Maintenance Funds are proposed to increase by $25,167 to continue to work
towards full funding of the anticipated cost for salt and sand used for road maintenance.
Every effort has been made to control the amount of product being used without
compromising safety, but additional funding is needed to reflect the current cost of these
materials.
10. Changes in the projected price of diesel oil used for our heavy equipment and for heating
Town facilities has resulted in General Fund savings totaling $25,264 with the per gallon
price decreasing from the $3.00 gallon in the FY 2009-2010 budget to a projected $2.50 in
the proposed FY 2010-201 1 budget.
11. A draw of $95,000 from the Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital Reserve Funds
has been appropriated to repair the bridge on River Road just south of the Lyme border
which was recently reported to be in very tough shape after a Fall, 2009 State DOT
inspection. If funds remain after that bridge is replaced, staff hopes to begin work on the
bridge on Ruddsboro Road west of Chandler Road. This bridge has been "red-listed" by the
State, and - although citizens are in no immediate danger - it's important that we address
the structural deficiencies of the bridge. We are fortunate to be able to repair these bridges
without impacting the tax rate as the projects will be funded from accumulated capital
reserve funds.
12. A $20,000 funding request has been proposed to replace the ballistic vest equipment worn
by our police officers. The existing equipment in use has a warranty that expires January
201 1, and there is an element of risk deploying our officers in equipment not deemed to be
reliable by the manufacturer.
Fire Fund
The proposed FY 2010-2011 Budget recommends Fire Fund expenditures of $2,841,632,
representing an increase of $11,422 above the FY 2009-2010 appropriations. Funding for the
Fire Department is substantially drawn from property taxes assessed to three different fire
districts: Fire District #1 serviced by fire hydrants; Fire District #2 not serviced by fire hydrants
and west of Moose Mountain; and Fire District #3 not serviced by fire hydrants and east of
Moose Mountain. The costs related to the fire hydrant system are borne only by those taxpayers
in Fire District #1; all other costs, such as Personnel, are shared equitably among the property
valuation in Fire Districts #1 and #2; and Fire District #3 pays one-half of the Fire District #2
rate in recognition of the delay in service delivery given their remote location. These new
districts were implemented in FY 2007-2008, and the full impact of the reallocation of Fire
Department costs among these three districts was to be phased in over five years. The upcoming
FY 2010-201 1 represents the fourth of this five year transition.
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The proposed Fire District tax levy for FY 2010-2011 is projected to be $2,513,711, up
from the current year's levy of $2,500,142. With projected growth in the Town's net assessed
valuation, if the projected tax levy was recovered through one tax rate across all Town
properties, there would be a 0.74% tax rate decrease. However, because of the 5-year transition
of a greater share of shared Fire Department costs over to Fire Districts #2 and #3, these districts
will see the following increases:
Current Rate Proposed Rate
(FY2010) (FY2011) % Increase
Fire District #1 1.45 1.41 -2.76%
Fire District #2 .92 .96 4.35%
Fire District #3 .46 .48 4.35%
There are several items of note in the Proposed Fire Fund Budget:
1. The budget-relief from SAFER grant funding which helped to offset the cost of four
additional firefighters is gone from the proposed budget. FY 2009-2010 represented the final
year of the grant program. This represents a reduction of non-tax revenues of $48,000.
2. The Fire Fund has accumulated an Undesignated Fund Balance of $590,285 which
represents, in essence, excess tax revenue being raised over the past several years as
compared with expenditures. In accordance with the Board's policy governing the
maintenance of Undesignated Fund Balances, a revenue line-item of $150,000 has been
proposed in the FY 2010-2011, with another $150,000 amount to be utilized in FY 2011-
2012 to bring the balance down to 10% of anticipated funds expenditures. This use of
revenue helps to reduce the rate of tax rate increase in the Fire Districts.
3. Overtime is an area that management continues to actively monitor. Different coverage and
call-back strategies are being explored to minimize this expense. To this end, the proposed
budget represents a reduction of $30,000 in this line-item.
Parking Fund
The Parking Fund Budget for FY 2010-2011 anticipates expenses and revenues of
$1,699,260, which is a decrease of $43,716 or 2.5% below the FY 2009-2010 appropriations.
The decrease reflects the less ambitious roster of capital maintenance projects for the 7 Lebanon
Street Parking Facility.
Work on the facility deck membrane moves from the upper deck to the lower level, and
$100,000 has been budgeted for this ongoing work. The membrane coating which has been
applied to the decking surface has shown substantial wear-and-tear and needs to be essentially
replaced to insure the structural integrity of the exposed concrete surfaces. Town staff has talked
with several contractors as well as other parking garage operators and is recommending this
approach based on the considerable feedback we have received.
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A full-scale lighting upgrade to LED fixtures has been included in the proposed budget in
the amount of $75,465. Between annual energy cost savings of $13,000 and reduced
maintenance costs projected to be over $1,000, the payback of this investment is just over 5-
years. Not only does this project make sense from a financial standpoint, but it presents an ideal
opportunity for us to continue to try to reduce the environmental impact of municipal operations.
II. Non-Tax Supported Funds
Ambulance Fund
The FY 2010-2011 Budget for the Ambulance Fund recommends expenditures of
$641,688, which amounts to a decrease of $190,387, or 22.9% below the FY 2009-2010 Budget.
This increase is solely related to the FY 2009-2010 scheduled replacement of the ambulance,
which was funded through an appropriation from the Ambulance Services Equipment Reserve.
Beginning in October 2006, the Town outsourced ambulance billing to a third party
provider, Comstar, which continues to be an invaluable resource in advising the Town of
Hanover on rate adjustments and billing practices. We are working with them closely to devise a
strategy on how to respond to the 2010 Medicare Rates which will be 7.4% lower than the 2009
rates. To prepare for this impact, we have reduced patient billings and increased contractual
obligations (i.e., the amount disallowed by Medicare).
The per-capita community contributions from the Towns of Hanover, Lyme and Norwich
help to offset Hanover Ambulance Service operating costs not covered by patient billings. These
contributions are outlined below. The per capita rate is proposed to increase from $22.31 to
$22.81, or 1.3%.
Town
Hanover
Lyme
Norwich
Totals
FY2010
Contribution
$172,077
$ 38,378
$ 79,590
$290.045
Proposed FY
2011
Contribution
$172,583
$ 38,686
$ 80,019
$291.288
Water Reclamation Facility Fund
The recommended expenditures in the WRF Fund for FY 2010-201 1 are $4,364,277 which
represents an increase of $1,969,964, or 82.3%, all related to the proposed $2,000,000 capital
improvements as the next sequence of the Phase III renovations already underway.
The Phase III improvements approved in concept at the May 2008 Town Meeting, where
$6,000,000 of funding from the State Revolving Loan Fund was appropriated, are well
underway. The goals of these improvements are to: (1) replace aging and obsolete equipment;
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(2) reduce energy dependence; and (3) continue to improve solids handling capacity. With the
injection of ARRA funding, we are able to expand the scope of the project to include an overhaul
of Pump Station #5 without impacting sewer rates. With this scope addition, the $7,442,000
Phase III total presented at May 2008 Town Meeting is increased to $8,662,250, but with future
debt forgiveness that results in no impact to ratepayers for the expanded project scope.
The operating expenditures of the Water Reclamation Facility are funded by charges to
those who utilize the facility. Sewer user fees are currently billed annually and are based on a
fixed charge based on the size of the water meter, and a usage charge based on the amount of
water flowing through the meter. With the pending municipalization of the Hanover Water
Works, we expect the last annual sewer billing to be mailed in May 2010, and the inaugural
combined quarterly water and sewer billing to be mailed in October 2010.
Water Utility Fund
FY 2010-201 1 represents the advent of the Water Utility Fund, which will account for the
operations of the municipalized Hanover Water Works Company.
Town staff will begin combined quarterly billing of both water and sewer in the fall of
2010, and we expect to bring a current HWWCO staff member to Town Hall to oversee that
regular billing function. Quarterly billing should significantly improve the cash flow of the
water utility.
Much of the upcoming fiscal year will be focused on reviewing water rates in depth and
developing a comprehensive long-range capital improvement program for the utility, oriented
around upgrades of existing secondary water lines throughout town.
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TOWN OF HANOVER
Budget Overview FY 2010-201 1
General Fund and Special Accounts
General Government Administration
Town Properties
Police Department
Public Works
Health and Welfare
Parks and Recreation (incl. Senior Activities)
Libraries
Conservation Commission
Affordable Housing Commission
Unallocated - Pooled Expenditures
Total General Fund
2009-2010
2010-2011
IV '2009-10 to
FY2010-11
Approved Budget
Proposed Budget
CHANGE
% CHANGE
1,620,481
1,712,653
92,172
5.7%
739,552
732,730
(6,822)
-0.9%
1,954,842
2,000,064
45,222
2.3%
3,228,858
3,345,005
116,147
3.6%
281,193
274,719
(6,474)
-2.3%
570,603
582,873
12,270
2.2%
933,461
975,226
41,765
4.5%
205,215
20,215
(185,000)
-90.1%
2,100
1,415
(685)
-32.6%
2,351,089
2,427,475
76,386
3.2%
11,887,394
12,072,374
184,980
1.6%
Tax Supported Funds:
General Fund
Fire Fund
Parking Operations
Downtown Business Service District
Total Expenditures-Tax Supptd. Funds
Tax Subsidy
Tax Ratio
11,887,394
12,072,374
184,980
1.6%
2,830,210
2,841,632
11,422
0.4%
1,742,977
1,699,260
(43,716)
-2.5%
25,000
25,000
-
0.0%
16,485,581
16,638,266
152,686
0.9%
10,097,018
10,418,032
321,014
3.2%
61.25%
62.61%
2.2%
Non-Tax Supported Funds:
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Utility Fund (Treatment and Delivery)
Hanover Ambulance Services
Total Non-Tax Funds
Grand Total All Funds
2,394,313
832,075
4,364,277
1,480,330
641,688
1,969,964
1,480,330
(190,387)
82.3%
-22.9%
3,226,388
6,486,295
3,259,907
101.0%
19,711,969
23,124,561
3,412,593
17.3%
Capital Projects Funded from Capital Reserve and Other Reserve Funds
General Fund 219,086
Parking Operations 270,000
Water Reclamation Facility
Ambulance Services 1 86,730
Total Monies from Reserve Funds 675,816
465,084
245,998
112.3%
185,465
(84,535)
-31.3%
2,000,000
2,000,000
-
-
(186,730)
-100.0%
2,650,549
1,974,733
292.2%
Grand Total All Funds Less
Capital and Other Reserve Purchases
19,036,153
20,474,012
1,437,860
7.6%
Town of Hanover Budget Departmental Summary
General Fund Revenues
Admin Svcs & Other Genl Govt
Planning and Zoning
Town Properties
Police
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Libraries
Conservation Commission
Unallocated - Pooled Revenues
Total General Fund Revenues
FY2011
% Change FY10
FY2009 Year-
FY2010
Proposed
Budget to FY11
End Actuals
Adopted Budget
Budget
Budget
1,294,019
1,289,850
1,320,850
2.4%
372,209
327,678
410,800
25.4%
25,022
24,213
24,697
2.0%
724,618
530,827
485,767
-8.5%
670,546
657,485
859,482
30.7%
306,626
340,286
349,234
2.6%
69,374
67,620
72,409
7.1%
13,578
200,000
15,000
-92.5%
8,043,013
8,449,436
8,534,134
1.0%
11,519,005
11,887,395
12,072,374
1.6%
General Fund Expenditures
Personnel Costs
Admin Svcs & Other Genl Govt
Human Resources
Administrative Services
MIS
Assessing
Planning and Zoning
Town Properties
Police
Public Works
Health and Welfare
Parks and Recreation
Libraries
Associated Employee Benefits
Total Personnel Costs
872,207
890,890
928,644
4.2%
146,633
149,316
153,757
3.0%
308,731
308,406
327,343
6.1%
108,073
111,975
117,642
5.1%
137,672
139,798
144,875
3.6%
341,842
361,195
367,118
1.6%
180,898
189,134
198,455
4.9%
1,719,695
1,825,036
1,892,266
3.7%
1,295,323
1,387,215
1,438,360
3.7%
7,296
9,000
4,000
-55.6%
325,047
368,948
381,599
3.4%
800,115
807,840
859,130
6.3%
1,962,119
2,345,146
2,483,562
5.9%
7,504,540
8,184,404
8,553,134
4.5%
Non-Personnel Costs
Admin Svcs & Other Genl Govt
Human Resources
Administrative Services
MIS
Assessing
Planning and Zoning
Town Properties
Police
Public Works
Health and Welfare
Parks and Recreation
Libraries
Conservation Commission
Affordable Housing Commission
Unallocated - Pooled Expenditures
Total Non-Personnel Costs
305,047
306,946
356,921
16.3%
18,791
20,175
15,725
-22.1%
95,429
86,505
85,921
-0.7%
21,762
30,893
53,430
73.0%
24,609
26,835
46,050
71.6%
64,909
61,450
59,970
-2.4%
642,646
550,418
534,274
-2.9%
362,182
129,806
107,798
-17.0%
1,822,778
1,841,643
1,906,644
3.5%
255,580
272,193
270,719
-0.5%
206,244
201,655
201,274
-0.2%
135,605
125,621
116,096
-7.6%
40,193
205,215
20,215
-90.1%
459
2,100
1,415
-32.6%
86,937
5,945
(56,087)
-1043.4%
3,922,579
3,702,992
3,519,239
-5.0%
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Town of Hanover Budget Departmental Summary
FY2011
% Change IV 10
FY2009 Year-
FY2010
Proposed
Budget to FY1 1
End Actuals
Adopted Budget
Budget
Budget
Total General Fund Expenditures
Admin Svcs & Other Genl Govt
1.177,254
1,197,836
1,285,565
7.3%
Human Resources
165,424
169,491
169,482
0.0%
Administrative Services
404,160
394,911
413,264
4.6%
MIS
129,835
142,868
171,072
19.7%
Assessing
162,281
166,633
190,925
14.6%
Planning and Zoning
406,751
422,645
427,088
1.1%
Town Properties
823,544
739,552
732,730
-0.9%
Police
2,081,876
1,954,842
2,000,064
2.3%
Public Works
3,118,101
3,228,858
3,345,005
3.6%
Health and Welfare
262,876
281,193
274,719
-2.3%
Parks and Recreation
531,290
570,603
582,873
2.2%
Libraries
935,720
933,461
975,226
4.5%
Conservation Commission
40,193
205,215
20,215
-90.1%
Affordable Housing Commission
459
2,100
1,415
-32.6%
Unallocated - Pooled Expenditures
2,049,055
2,351,090
2,427,475
3.2%
Total General Fund Expenditures
11,427,120
11,887,395
12,072,374
1.6%
General Fund - Municipal Property Tax Rate
Tax Subsidy 7,165,942 7,486,876 7,794,321 4.1%
Tax Ratio 62.7% 63.0% 64.6%
The Tax Ratio represents how much of the total General Fund costs are funded by municipal property taxes.
Special and Enterprise Funds Revenues
Fire Department
Hanover Ambulance Services
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Utility Fund
Parking Operations
Downtown Business Service District
Total Special Funds Revenues
2,912,833
2,830,210
2,841,632
0.4%
673,079
832,075
641,688
-22.9%
2,665,447
2,394,313
4,364,277
82.3%
-
-
1,480,330
-
1,478,823
1,742,977
1,699,261
-2.5%
60,008
25,000
25,000
0.0%
7,790,190
7,824,575
11,052,187
41.2%
Special and Enterprise Funds Expenditures
Personnel Costs
Fire Department
Hanover Ambulance Services
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Utility Fund
Parking Operations
Total Personnel Costs
1,534,677
1,671,963
1,710,015
2.3%
431,583
435,192
444,183
2.1%
490,055
516,643
567,809
9.9%
-
-
436,332
-
394,972
405,235
441,123
8.9%
2,851,286
3,029,033
3,599,462
18.8%
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Town of Hanover Budget Departmental Summary
FY2009 Year-
FY2010
End Actuals Adopted Budget
FY2Q11
Proposed
Budget
% Change FY10
Budget to FY11
Budget
Non-Personnel Costs
Fire Department
Hanover Ambulance Services
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Utility Fund
Parking Operations
Downtown Business Service District
Total Non-Personnel Costs
1,190,810
1,158,247
1,131,617
-2.3%
199,887
396,883
197,505
-50.2%
1,902,390
1,877,670
3,796,467
102.2%
-
-
1,043,998
-
1,060,990
1,337,742
1,258,138
-6.0%
65,665
25,000
25,000
0.0%
4,419,743
4,795,542
7,452,725
55.4%
Total Special Fund Expenditures
Fire Department
Hanover Ambulance Services
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Utility Fund
Parking Operations
Downtown Business Service District
Total Special Funds Expenditures
2,725,486
2,830,210
2,841,632
631,470
832,075
641,688
2,392,445
2,394,313
4,364,277
-
-
1,480,330
1,455,962
1,742,977
1,699,260
65,665
25,000
25,000
7,271,029
7,824,575
11,052,187
0.4%
-22.9%
82.3%
-2.5%
0.0%
41.2%
Special and Enterprise Funds Tax Subsidies
Fire District Taxes
Fire Fund Tax Ratio
Parking District and Tax Increment
Parking Fund Tax Ratio
Downtown Business Svc District Tax
Downtown Bus Svc Dist Tax Ratio
2,645,081
2,500,142
2,513,711
97.0%
88.3%
88.5%,
85,731
85,000
85,000
5.9%.
4.9%,
5.0%,
50,454
25,000
25,000
76.8%
100.0%,
100.0%,
0.5%,
0.0%,
0.0%,
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Town of Hanover - Recast Budget Summary - Functional Presentation
General Fund
Sources
Property Taxes - Municipal Services Portion
Motor Vehicle and Other Town Clerk Fees
Charges for Services and Participant Fees
State Appropriations and Federal and Other Grants
Planning & Zoning Permits and Fees
Other Taxes and Related Items (Land Use Change Tax,
PILT, Yield Tax, Cable Franchise Fee)
Transfer from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance
Investment Income
Transfers from Capital Reserves, Trust Funds and Other
Reserve Funds
Other Miscellaneous Income
Total General Fund Sources
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09 YTD
Approved
Proposed
Actuals
Biuret
Budget
% Incr
S Incr
7,165,942
7,486,876
7,794,321
4.1%
307,445
1,215,230
1,213,750
1,223,750
0.8%
10,000
895,652
954,922
948,151
-0.7%
(6,771)
1,017,680
966,160
766,282
-20.7%
(199,878)
364,080
297,678
380,800
27.9%
83,122
153,959
236,270
158,748
-32.8%
(77,522)
-
-
2,000
-
2,000
134,724
215,115
140,115
-34.9%
(75,000)
436,844
134,894
322,661
193,963
473,759
184,447
11,519,005 11,887,395 12,072,374
46.8%
-4.9%
151,098
(9,516)
1.6% 184,980
Uses (w/Allocation of Facilities, Fringe Benefits and Other Costs)
Public Works
3,990,417
4,144,425
4,291,384
3.5%
146,959
Police Department
2,839,540
2,827,685
2,920,111
3.3%
92,426
General Town Government
1,879,696
1,968,680
2,030,741
3.2%
62,062
Libraries
1,377,716
1,429,317
1,486,826
4.0%
57,509
Parks & Recreation
883,723
928,781
946,962
2.0%
18,181
Other Town Functions
403,528
588,508
396,349
-32.7%
(192,159)
Replenish Fund Balance (from Emergency Road Repairs)
52,500
-
-
-
-
Total General Fund Uses
11,427,120
11,887,395
12,072,374
1.5%
184,980
Fire Fund
Sources
Fire District Taxes
Hydrant Rentals (Pymts from Users of Private Hydrants)
Transfer from Fire Fund Undesignated Fund Balance
Federal, State and Other Grants
Charges for Services (e.g., Fire Alarms, Special Detail)
Other Income
Transfers from Capital and Other Reserve Funds
Total Fire Fund Sources
Uses
Salaries and Benefits
Hydrant Rentals (transfer to Water Fund)
Fire Suppression
Fire Apparatus and Vehicle Replacement
Facilities Costs (Main and Etna Fire Stations)
Administration (includes G&A Overhead Allocation)
Hazardous Materials
Alarm Maintenance
Total Fire Fund Uses
2,645,081
2,500,142
2,513,711
0.5%
13,569
137,721
141,568
146,621
3.6%
5,053
-
100,000
150,000
50.0%
50,000
93,965
48,000
-
-100.0%
(48,000)
19,310
24,400
23,100
(1,300)
16,756
16,100
8,200
-49.1%
(7,900)
2,912,833
2,830,210
2,841,632
0.4%
11,422
1,534,676
1,671,963
1,710,015
2.3%
38,052
649,038
652,287
656,546
0.7%
4,259
289,312
285,150
256,898
-9.9%
(28,253)
147,736
106,236
107,236
0.9%
1,000
63,611
63,222
54,022
-14.6%
(9,200)
33,324
38,762
47,095
21.5%
8,333
4,419
8,600
6,350
-26.2%
(2,250)
3,370
3,990
3,470
-13.0%
(520)
2,725,486
2,830,210
2,841,632
0.4%
11,422
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Town of Hanover - Recast Budget Summary - Functional Presentation
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09 YTD
Approved
Proposed
Actuals
Budget
Budget
% Incr
$ Incr
Ambulance Fund
Sources
Service Charges (net of uncollectibles)
Community Per Capita Contributions
Transfers from Capital and Other Reserves
Transfer from Ambulance Fund Undesignated Fund Balance
Other Income
Total Ambulance Fund Sources
Uses
Salaries and Benefits
Ambulance and Rescue Vehicle Replacement
Administration (includes G&A Overhead Allocation)
Operational Equipment and Supplies
Total Ambulance Fund Uses
390,078
279,465
3,536
352,000
290,045
161,000
25,730
3,300
331,000
291,288
16,100
3,300
-6.0%
0.4%
-100.0%
-37.4%
0.0%
(21,000)
1,243
(161,000)
(9,630)
673,079
832,075
641,688
-22.9%
(190,387)
431,583
44,000
133,313
22,575
435,192
235,480
138,253
23,150
444,183
47,000
128,915
21,590
2.1%
-80.0%
-6.8%
-6.7%
8,991
(188,480)
(9,338)
(1,560)
631,470
832,075
641,688
-22.9%
(190,387)
Water Reclamation Facility (Sewer) Fund
Sources
Sewer Usage Billings
Sewer Connection Fees
Outside Projects
NH DES Grant-in-Aid
Septage Tipping Fees
Transfers from Capital Reserves
Transfer from WRF Fund Undesignated Fund Balance
Other Income
State Revolving Fund to Finance Plant Upgrades
Total WRF Fund Sources
Uses
Plant Improvements - Capital Investment
Plant Operations
Salaries and Benefits
Outside Project Work
Total WRF Fund Uses
Water Utility Fund
Sources
Metered Water Billings
Total Water Fund Sources
Uses
Plant Improvements - Capital Expenditures (incl. Debt Svc.)
Salaries and Benefits
Plant Operations
Total Water Fund Uses
2,090,777
2,167,257
2,191,066
1.1%
23,809
377,652
95,260
42,430
-55.5%
(52,830)
26,429
50,000
50,000
0.0%
-
48,837
48,396
47,381
-2.1%
(1,015)
23,390
27,400
27,400
0.0%
-
91,965
-
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
-
-
300,000
-
300,000
6,398
6,000
6,000
0.0%
-
2,665,447
2,394,313
4,364,277
82.3%
1,969,964
907,701
826,672
2,768,672
234.9%
1,942,000
968,261
1,000,998
977,795
-2.3%
(23,203)
490,055
516,643
567,809
9.9%
51,166
26,429
50,000
50,000
0.0%
-
2,392,445
2,394,313
4,364,277
82.3%
1,969,964
1,480,330
1,480,330
844,923
436,332
199,075
1,480,330
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Town of Hanover - Recast Budget Summary - Functional Presentation
2009-10
2008-09 Y TD Approved
Act u ills Budget
2010-11
Proposed
Budget % Incr
S Intr
Parking Fund
Sources
Surface Lot and Street Metered and Permit Parking
Parking Facility Permit, Leased and Short Term Parking
Parking Fines
Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund and Other Reserves
Parking District Tax Levy
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Levy
Fund Balance Used
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total Parking Fund Sources
Uses
Parking Facility Capital Costs
Salaries and Benefits
Administration & Enforcement
Advance Transit Shuttle Service, Municipal Contribution
Parking Facility Operating Costs
Surface Lot and Street Parking Operating Costs
Total Parking Fund Uses
Downtown Business Service District Fund
Sources
Downtown Business Service District Tax
Sponsorship Fees and Other Revenues
Total Downtown Svc. Dist Fund Sources
Uses
511,129
511,950
518,895
1 .4%
6,945
495,015
476,229
476,400
0.0%
171
386,650
399,798
390,000
-2.5%
(9,798)
85,731
85,000
85,000
0.0%
-
270,000
228,965
-15.2%
(41,035)
297
-
-
-
-
1,478,823
1,742,977
1,699,260
-2.5%
(43,716)
401,416
651,011
565,499
-13.1%
(85,512)
394,972
405,235
441,123
8.9%
35,888
308,707
305,854
258,603
-15.4%
(47,251)
191,883
201,478
228,112
13.2%
26,634
98,200
120,833
148,849
23.2%
28,016
60,783
58,566
57,076
-2.5%
(1,490)
1.455,962
1,742,977
1,699,260
-2.5%
(43,716)
Advertising and Commercial Development Initiatives
Total Downtown Svc. Dist Fund Uses
50,454
9,554
25,000
25,000
0.0%
-
60,008
25,000
25,000
0.0%
-
65,665
25,000
25,000
0.0%
65,665
25,000
25,000
0.0%
-
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2010-11 Proposed Budget - Sources of General Fund
Revenues
Other Miscellaneous
Income
2%
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Transfers from
Capital Reserves,
Trust Funds and
Other Reserve
Funds
4%
State
Appropriations
and Federal and
Other Grants
6%
Investment Income
1%
Planning & Zoning
Permits and Fees
3%
Other Taxes and
Related Items (Land
Use Change Tax, PILT,
Yield Tax, Cable
Franchise Fee)
1%
2010-11 Proposed Budget - Uses of General Fund
Resources
Other Town Functions
3%
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Town of Hanover - Tax Rates from Proposed Hanover Town Meeting Action
Information not currently available to reasonably project the School and County tax rates.
*PROPOSED* 2010 Tax Rate (4/1/10-3/31/11)
2009 Tax
Rate (4/1/09-3/31/10)
Net Valuation Tax Levy
Rate
% Incr
Net Valuation
Tax Levy
Rate
Town Funds
1,962,340,600 7,794,321
3.97
0.30%
1,937,340,600
7,673,278
3.96
General Municipal Tax Rate
Fire District #1
tbd 2,003,562
1.41
-2.76%
1,392,411,900
2,007,702
1.45
Fire District #2
tbd 490,287
0.96
4.35%
532,044,400
486,607
0.92
Fire District #3
tbd 6,293
0.48
4.35%
12,884,300
5,833
0.46
)owntown Business Svc. Dist.
tbd 25,000
0.20
0.00%
126,194,000
25,000
0.20
Combined Fire District #1
5.38
-0.52%
5.41
Combined Fire District M/Central Business District
5.58
-0.50%
5.61
Combined Fire District #2
4.93
1.06%
4.88
Combined Fire District #3
4.45
0.72%
4.42
Note: These tax rates are estimates only; the final tax rate will be set in early Oct 2010 by the NH Dept of Revenue Admin.
In budget adoption discussions, the Board of Selectmen considered a composite average property tax rate in an attempt to net out the impact of
the 5-year transitioning to the new Fire Districts. If the total tax levy for the General Fund and the Fire Fund was recovered from all properties on
the same basis (i.e., disregarding Fire Districts), this tax rate would be: ^^_^^^ ^^_^^^
20 1 0 Tax Year | 5.25 | 2009 Tax Year | 5.25 |
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Town of Hanover - 10 Year Tax Rate History of Municipal, School and County Combined Tax Rates
Fire District #1 (Properties Serviced by Fire Hydrants)
(A)
(*)
(+)
Tax Rate Breakdown
Change in Valuation
ear
Taxable Valuation
from Previous Year
2009
1,937,340,600
38,747,400
2008
1,898,593,200
366,842,500
2007
1,531,750,700
37,983,000
2006
1,493,767,700
52,267,300
2005
1,441,500,400
19,594,500
2004
1,421,905,900
18,611,800
2003
1,403,294,100
557,544,300
2002
845,749,800
22,401,000
2001
823,348,800
25,045,700
2000
798,303,100
21,617,000
% Increase
from
Tax Rate
Previous
Fire
per $1,000
17.43
Year
3.7%
Town
District
County
School
State Ed
3.96
1.45
1.32
8.55
2.15
16.81
-17.0%
3.78
1.61
1.37
7.89
2.16
20.25
5.4%
4.58
1.95
1.57
9.35
2.80
19.21
3.4%
4.31
2.00
1.44
8.53
2.93
18.57
2.8%
3.76
1.92
1.51
8.44
2.94
18.07
0.7%
3.64
1.78
1.47
7.83
3.35
17.94
-36.3%
3.50
1.73
1.52
7.08
4.11
28.16
3.2%
5.54
2.71
2.13
10.92
6.86
27.30
5.7%
5.40
2.62
1.94
10.16
7.18
25.84
4.0%
5.22
2.56
1.74
9.15
7.17
(*)
(A) State Revenue Sharing eliminated to address State budget deficit - Town Property Tax rate increased by $.10 to address lost revenues.
(*) Revaluation Year
(+) Fire Districts Reconfigured
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
Pre District
■ County
■ Town
■ State Ed
■ School
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Town of Hanover - 10 Year Tax Rate History of Municipal, School and County Combined Tax Rates
Fire District #2 (Properties w/o Hydrant- West of Moose Mtn)
(A)
(*)
(+)
Tax Rate Breakdown
Change in Valuation
Year
Taxable Valuation
from Previous Year
2009
1,937,340,600
38,747,400
2008
1,898,593,200
366,842,500
2007
1,531,750,700
37,983,000
2006
1,493,767,700
52,267,300
2005
1,441,500,400
19,594,500
2004
1,421,905,900
18,611,800
2003
1,403,294,100
557,544,300
2002
845,749,800
22,401,000
2001
823,348,800
25,045,700
2000
798,303,100
21,617,000
% Increase
from
Tax Rate
Previous
Fire
per $1,000
16.90
Year
5.2%
Town
District
County
School
State Ed
3.96
0.92
1.32
8.55
2.15
16.06
-16.8%
3.78
0.86
1.37
7.89
2.16
19.30
7.0%
4.58
1.00
1.57
9.35
2.80
18.04
3.6%
4.31
0.83
1.44
8.53
2.93
17.41
2.4%
3.76
0.76
1.51
8.44
2.94
17.00
0.8%
3.64
0.71
1.47
7.83
3.35
16.86
-36.3%
3.50
0.65
1.52
7.08
4.11
26.47
3.2%
5.54
1.02
2.13
10.92
6.86
25.66
5.8%
5.40
0.98
1.94
10.16
7.18
24.26
3.7%
5.22
0.98
1.74
9.15
7.17
(*)
(A) State Revenue Sharing eliminated to address State budget deficit - Town Property Tax rate increased by $.10 to address lost revenues.
(*) Revaluation Year
(+) Fire Districts Reconfigured
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
Fire District
■ County
■ Town
m state Ed
■ School
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager
Town of Hanover, New Hampshire
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental
activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the
Town of Hanover, New Hampshire, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2009,
which collectively comprise the Town's basic financial statements as listed in the
table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town
of Hanover's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant esti-
mates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinions.
As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, management has not record-
ed capital assets in its governmental activities and, accordingly, has not recorded
depreciation expense on those assets. Accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America require that capital assets be capitalized and
depreciated, which would increase the assets, net assets and expenses of the
governmental activities. The amount by which this departure would affect the
assets, net assets and expenses of the governmental activities is not reasonably
determined.
In our opinion, because of the effects of the matter discussed in the preceding
paragraph, the financial statements referred to above do not present fairly, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America, the financial position of the governmental activities of the Town of
Hanover, as of June 30, 2009, and the changes in financial position, thereof for
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the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
In addition, in our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund infor-
mation of the Town of Hanover, as of June 30, 2009, and the respective changes
in financial position, and the respective budgetary comparison for the General Fund
for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
The management's discussion and analysis, appearing on the following pages, is
not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary informa-
tion required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally
of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and presenta-
tion of the required supplementary information. However, we did not audit the
information and express no opinion on it.
Nashua, New Hampshire
November 16, 2009
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As management of the Town of Hanover, we offer readers this narrative overview
and analysis of the financial activities of the Town of Hanover for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2009.
A. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the basic
financial statements. The basic financial statements are comprised of three
components: (1) government-wide financial statements, (2) fund financial state-
ments, and (3) notes to financial statements. This report also contains other
supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements them-
selves.
Government-wide financial statements. The government-wide financial state-
ments are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of our finances in
a manner similar to a private-sector business.
The statement of net assets presents information on all assets and liabilities, with
the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, increases or
decreases in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial
position is improving or deteriorating.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the government's
net assets changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets
are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs,
regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are
reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in fut-
ure fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions that are
principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental
activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant
portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business-type activities).
The governmental activities include general government, public safety, highways
and streets, sanitation, and culture and recreation.
Fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is
used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific
activities or objectives. Fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate
compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds can be
divided into two categories: governmental funds and fiduciary funds.
Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially
the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide
financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial statements,
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governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows
of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources avail-
able at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating
a government's near-term financing requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-
wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for
governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities
in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better
understand the long-term impact of the government's near-term financing deci-
sions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund
statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide
a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and
governmental activities.
An annual appropriated budget is adopted for the general fund. A budgetary
comparison statement has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate
compliance with this budget.
Fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the
benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the
government-wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are
not available to support the Town's own programs. The accounting used for
fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds.
Notes to financial statements. The notes provide additional information that is
essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and
fund financial statements.
Other information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompan-
ying notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary information
which is required to be disclosed by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
B. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• As of the close of the current fiscal year, the total of assets exceeded liabili-
ties by $ (3,837,567) (i.e., net assets), a change of $ 350,098 in comparison
to the prior year.
• As of the close of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported com-
bined ending fund balances of $ 6,807,394, a change of $ 224,370 in com-
parison with the prior year.
• At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance for the general
fund was $ 931,371, a change of $ 165,020 in comparison with the prior year.
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• Bonds payable at the close of the current fiscal year was $ 8,045,757, a
change of $ (363,198) in comparison to the prior year.
C. GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The following is a summary of condensed government-wide financial data for the
current and prior fiscal years.
Governmental
Activities
2009
2008
Current and other assets
Total assets
$
23,934,462
23,934,462
$
23,605,144
23,605,144
Long-term liabilities outstanding
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
10,989,573
16,782,456
27,772,029
11,405,830
16,386,979
27,792,809
Net assets:
Invested in capital assets, net
Restricted
Unrestricted
(8,301,990)
5,095,758
(631,335)
(6,523,087)
4,396,597
(2.061,175)
Total net assets
$
(3,837,567)
$
(4,187,665)
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Governmental
Revenues:
Program revenues
Charges for services
Operating grants and
contributions
Capital grants and
contributions
General revenues:
Property taxes
Motor vehicle permit fees
$
2009
6,777,686
603,485
9,384,146
1.252,578
$
2008
6,631,156
691,194
9,784,582
1,368,296
(continued)
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(continued)
Penalties, interest, and other
taxes
Grants and contributions
not restricted to specific
programs
Investment income
Miscellaneous
Total revenues
Expenses:
General government
Public safety
Highway and streets
Sanitation
Health and human services
Culture and recreation
Miscellaneous
Interest on long-term debt
Total expenses
Change in net assets
before permanent
fund contributions
Permanent fund contributions
increase in net assets
Net assets - beginning of
Net assets - end of year
119,280
129,812
911,154
1,459,571
131,438
485,501
97,048
78,651
19,276,815
20,628,763
4,384,585
4,237,044
6,523,455
6,064,334
2,853,248
2,574,855
2,726,091
4,427,590
280,495
266,434
1,552,951
1,353,960
238,031
246,314
406,413
296,419
18,965,269
311,546
38,552
350,098
(4,187,665)
19,466,950
1,161,813
20,784
1,182,597
(5,370,262)
$ (3,837,567) $ (4,187,665)
As noted earlier, net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a
government's financial position. At the close of the most recent fiscal year,
total net assets were $ (3,837,567), a change of $ 350,098 from the prior year.
Invested in capital assets is the largest portion of net assets and reflects a
negative balance of $ (8,301,990). This negative balance resulted because the
Town does not record capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, equip-
ment, and infrastructure) in the financial statements. Capital assets are used
to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for
future spending. Although the investment in capital assets is reported net of
related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt
must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves can-
not be used to liquidate these liabilities.
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An additional portion of net assets $ 5,095,758 represents resources that are
subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining bal-
ance of unrestricted net assets $ (631,335), if it were positive, may be used
to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
Governmental activities. Governmental activities for the year resulted in a
change in net assets of $ 350,098. Key elements of this change are as follows:
General fund operations, as discussed further
in section D $ 9,020
Water reclamation fund activity 3,149
Nonmajor fund activity 212,201
Principal debt service payments 534,491
Other (408,763)
Total $ 350,098
D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S FUNDS
As noted earlier, fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance
with finance-related legal requirements.
Governmental funds. The focus of governmental funds is to provide infor-
mation on near-term inflows, outflows and balances of spendable resources.
Such information is useful in assessing financing requirements. In particular,
unreserved fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net
resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined
ending fund balances of $ 6,807,394, a change of $ 224,370 in comparison with
the prior year. Key elements of this change are as follows:
General fund expenditures and transfers out
in excess of revenues and transfers in $ 9,020
Water reclaimation fund activity 3,149
Nonmajor fund activity 212,201
Total $ 224,370
The general fund is the chief operating fund. At the end of the current fiscal year,
unreserved fund balance of the general fund was $ 931,371, while total fund
balance was $ 1 ,293,667. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be
useful to compare both unreserved fund balance and total fund balance to total
fund expenditures. Unreserved fund balance represents 8.22 percent of total
general fund expenditures, while total fund balance represents 11.42 percent of
that same amount.
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The fund balance of the general fund changed by $ 9,020 during the current
fiscal year. Key factors in this change are as follows:
Revenues in excess of budget $ (425,129)
Expenditures less than budget 586,493
Other timing issues (152,344)
Total $ 9,020
E. GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
There were no differences between the original budget and the final budget. _
F. CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Long-term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, total bonded debt
outstanding was $ 8,045,757, all of which was backed by the full faith and
credit of the government.
Additional information on long-term debt can be found in the footnotes to the
financial statements.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town of
Hanover's finances for all those with an interest in the government's finances.
Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests
for additional financial information should be addressed to:
Director of Administrative Services
Town of Hanover
P.O. Box 483
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
(603) 640-3203
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Town of Hanover Statement of General Indebtedness FY 2008-09
Projected Balances Due - including Principal and Interest
General Fund
2002 Police Dispatch Console Bond
2003 Community Center Bond
2004 Dresden Note for HHS Property Option
2005 Financial Administration Software
2006 Ntwk Copier Lease - Planning & Zoning
2006 Ntwk Copier Lease - Police Department
2007 Ford F-550 Dumptruck for Trash Hauling
2007 Ntwk Copier Lease - Parks & Recreation
2007 Long-Line Painter - Public Works
2007 Town-Wide IP Telephone Switch
2008 Networked Copier Lease - Town Hall
2008 Networked Copier Lease - Public Works
Total General Fund
Fire Fund
2006 Ntwk Copier Lease - Fire Department
2007 E- 1 Aerial Tower - Fire Department
Total Fire Fund
Balance Due @
FY2008-09 Debt
FY2008-09 Debt
Balance Due @
Matures
7/1/2008
Service
Payments
Incurred
6/30/2009
6/14/2012 $
66,206
$
(17,456)
$
_
$ 48,750
1/15/2023
1,538,140
(125,288)
-
1,412,852
8/15/2023
1,600,000
(100,000)
-
1,500,000
4/15/2009
6,425
(6,425)
-
-
8/31/2010
5,070
(2,340)
-
2,730
12/31/2010
6,600
(2,640)
-
3,960
11/20/2010
36,940
(12,314)
-
24,627
1/31/2012
16,603
(4,633)
-
11,970
6/15/2011
30,578
(10,193)
-
20,385
6/30/2012
46,774
(20,384)
84,541
110,931
8/31/2011
9,701
(3,063)
-
6,638
8/31/2011
6,383
(2,016)
-
4,367
$
3,369,420
$
(306,752)
$
84,541
$ 3,147,209
8/31/2010
5,070
(2,340)
.
2,730
10/3/2015
337,885
(42,236)
-
295,649
342,955 $
(44,576) $
298,379
Water Reclamation Facility (Sewer) Fund
Aid received to apply against debt service)
2009 Networked Copier Lease - Treatment Plant
Total Water Reclamation Facility Fund
12/1/2027
10/31/2012
4,046,550
4,046,550
(248,656)
(1,206)
(249,862) $
7,236
7,236 $
3,797,894
6,030
3,803,924
Parking Fund
1999 Parking Facility Bond
Total Outstanding Indebtedness All Funds
1/15/2029
6,865,240
(326,502)
-
6,538,738
$
14,624,164 $
(1,222,129) $
99,014 $
17,890,554
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Town of Hanover Trust Funds
Common Trust Funds
Cemeteries
Library
Poor
Schools (*)
Subtotal Common Trust Funds
7/1/2008
Ret
di/.ed and
6/30/2009
Market Value
Unrealized
Market Value-
Balance
Income
Ga
in (l ir.-.i
Deposits
Withdrawals
Balance
$ 125,011 $
3,581
$
(22,027) $
-
$
(3,497)
S 103,068
1,676
48
(295)
-
(47)
1,382
256
7
(45)
-
(7)
211
10,538
225
(2,731)
-
(8,032)
-
$ 137,481 S
3,861 $
(25,098) $
(11,583) S
104,661
Capital Reserve Funds
Ambulance Equipment
Bridge Replacement and Renovations
Building Maintenance and Improvements
Dispatch Center Eqpt. and Renovations
Fire Department Vehicle and Equipment
Highway Construction and Mtce. Eqpt.
Howe Library Bldg Repair and Equipment
Parking Vehicles and Facility Improvements
Police Vehicles and Equipment
Property Revaluation
Road Construction and Improvements
Sewer Eqpt. and Facilities Improvements
Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund
Subtotal Capital Reserve Funds
94,529
68,654
49,235
120,159
131,863
28,805
346,471
156,846
1,473
8,858
232,553
6,956
1,039 $
754
5
541
1,320
1,449
317
3,807
1,723
16
97
2,555
79
44,000
60,000
50,000
105,500
240,000
22,160
76,170
10,000
567,080
35,135
(20,000)
(180,705)
(221,500)
(91,965)
(3,650)
139,568
129,408
50,005
29,776
226,979
192,607
29,122
372,438
13,239
11,489
8,955
710,223
38,520
1,246,402 $
13,702 $
1,210,045 $ (517,820) S 1,952,329
Restricted Purpose Funds
Bridgman Trust Fund (*)
Bruce Essay Prize (+)
Dagmar's Place Fund
Education of Persons with Disabilities Fd. (*)
Etna Library Expendable Fund
Fierro Fire Deptartment Memorial Fund
Adelaide Hardy Trust for Etna Library
Jeremiah Ice Hockey Fund (+)
Land & Capital Improvements Fund
Murphy Lamp of Learning Prize Fund (+)
Norris Dartmouth Cemetery Fund
Pleasant St. View and Slope Mtce. Fund
Rennie Nursing Service Fund
Rueb Photography Prize Fund (+)
Sawyer Trust Fund
School Building Maintenance Fund (*)
Sixth Grade Tuition Fund (*)
Tax Stabilization Fund (*)
Frank B. and Edith R. Tenney Trust
Termination Benefits Fund
Welfare Assistance Fund
Wicker Fdn. Cemetery Improvements Fd.
Subtotal Restricted Purpose Funds
*Hanover School District Funds. +Dresden School District Funds
Grand Total Trust Funds
1,185,610
1,384
12,111
196
20,798
2,602
38,108
5,557
170,857
1,044
13,878
25,831
11,590
13,489
82,957
53,114
474,435
45,132
88,000
285
1,954
28,855
40
350
2
233
28
1,091
159
1,871
136
11
406
280
332
386
940
557
5,248
1,292
963
3
22
(213,917)
(244)
(2,113)
(6,715)
(979)
(798)
(2,422)
(2,042)
(2,377)
(7,954)
200
7,235
10,380
5,000
500
25,000
42,299
(60,000) $
(80)
(6,495)
(100)
(278)
(26,108)
(324)
(377)
(10,000)
(52,730)
(25)
(288)
940,548
1,100
10,548
198
21,771
2,630
32,484
4,737
183,108
4,238
1,055
12,084
3
9,556
11,121
98,897
941
521,982
38,445
88,963
1,976
$ 2,248,932 $
43,205 $
(239,561) $
90,614 $
(156,805) $
1.986.385
$ 3,632,815 $
60,768 $
(264,659) $
1,300,659 $
(686,208) $
4,043,375
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Town Treasurer
The Treasurer of the Town of Hanover for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 submits the
following summary report of receipts and disbursements, and cash and cash equivalents:
Available Cash Balances
Operating Cash Balance at July 1, 2008 $ 5,300,1 85
Plus: FY2008-09 Receipts from All Sources 69,477,212
Plus: FY2008-09 Interest Earned 109,566
Less: FY2008-09 Authorized Disbursements <62,134.709>
Operating Cash Balance at June 30, 2009 $12.752.254
Short-Term Investments (NH Public Deposit Investment Pool)
Balance at July 1, 2008 $ 2,639,879
Plus: FY2008-09 Transfers In -0-
Plus: FY2008-09 Interest Earned 25,158
Less: FY2008-09 Transfers Out <869.246>
Short-Term Investments at June 30, 2009 $ 1.795.791
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia B. Coutermarsh
Town of Hanover Treasurer
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Hanover Finance Committee
Comments on Hanover FY11 Proposed Budget
At its public meeting on March 29, 2010, the Hanover Finance Committee approved the
following statement:
Statement on Hanover Town Budget, 2010-11
At its meeting on March 29, 2010, the Hanover Finance Committee (HFC) unanimously
endorsed the FY 11 town budget as approved by the Hanover Selectboard at its meeting on
March 8, 2010.
The HFC reached this decision after carefully reviewing details of the projected revenues and
expenditures as presented in the town budget proposal and discussing these details with town
officers. Representatives of the HFC also attended all of the public meetings held by the Select
Board in which the budget was discussed and approved.
Mindful of the very difficult current economic and financial conditions, the HFC commended the
Selectboard and town officials for their efforts to cut costs while maintaining essential public
services and equitable wage and salary adjustments.
William Garrity, Chair
Tom Blinkhorn
Peter Christie, Hanover Board of Selectmen Representative
Kevin Cotter, Hanover School Board Representative
Kristi Fenner
Michael Gerling
John Hochreiter
Detail
The Hanover Finance Committee is an appointed body charged to opine on financial matters of
the Town and Hanover School District.
The Hanover Board of Selectmen met four times from late February (22, 23, and 25) to early
March (8) 2010 to review and approve the proposed town budget for FY11 (July 20 10- June
2011). The public meetings were detailed reviews of individual town departments' budgets,
concluding with a summary board discussion of and vote on the FY 11 budget. The finance
committee was briefed by Julia Griffin, Hanover Town Manager, and Betsy McClain, Director of
Administrative Services, before the process. Finance committee members attended the
Selectboard meetings.
The finance committee generally frames its assessment of the impact of the town's budget in
terms of a "blended tax rate," an artificial rate that incorporates combined general fund and fire
fund tax rates proportionally distributed across the three fire districts. No property actually sees
this rate — it is a benchmark for the finance committee and the Selectboard and town
administration.
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The finance committee supports the general principle that the Selectboard should construct the
town's budget to meet town needs given reasonable assumptions about revenues, including
traditional revenues from the state, and not cut the budget merely to anticipate potential state
impacts or other circumstances wholly out of the town's control. That is, the committee
recommends that the town's leadership craft budgets to meet the town's needs for services, and
not make up for other entities' (e.g., the state) issues. The finance committee also feels it is not
wise to skip expenses in one year just to postpone them to future years.
The finance committee notes that the Selectboard, in preparing the town's FY 11 budget, was
attentive to potential stasis or contraction in local revenues given the degraded financial
environment — for example, building permits and motor vehicle registrations — and the significant
uncertainties regarding the state's finances — appropriations, revenue sharing, and the town's
share of rooms and meals taxes. During budget planning, the town administration planned
multiple budgets incorporating a range of tax rate changes, including 0%. Town administration
prepared a list of potential expense reductions, grouped in several tiers from least impactful on
town services to most impactful.
The finance committee commends the Selectboard and town administration for developing a
proposed FY1 1 budget, in a calamitous financial environment, that nonetheless includes
equitable wage and salary increases at negligible additional taxpayer burden. The committee
specifically recognizes the work of Julia Griffin; Betsy McClain; Penny Hoisington, the
Executive Assistant; and all the department heads.
Total proposed FY11 appropriations for the General Fund, the major tax-supported fund, are
$184,979 more than the current FY10 approved budget, a 1.6% increase. A 0.3% increase in the
General Fund tax rate is proposed. Growth in the Fire Fund is 0.4%, or $1 1,422. Because there
are three distinct fire districts, and because FY1 1 is year four of a five-year phase-in of these
three fire districts, the fire district tax rate impact, and so the overall tax rate, will vary depending
upon the fire district.
FY2010
Approved
FY2011
Proposed
$
Change
%
Change
Gross Expenditures
General Fund
11,887,395
12,072,374
184,979
1.56%
Fire Fund
2,830,210
2,841,632
11,422
0.40%
Total Appropriations
14,717,605
14,914,006
196,401
1.33%
Property Taxes to be
Raised
General Fund - Muni Tax
Levy
7,673,278
7,794,321
121,043
1.58%
Fire Tax Levy
2,500,142
2,513,711
13,569
0.54%
10,173,420
10,308,032
134,612
1.32%
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The Net Assessed Valuation is projected to increase by $25 million, substantially absorbing the
projected increase in property taxes to be raised. The budget approved by the Selectboard at its
March 8 meeting has this implication for tax rates:
Year Four of Five-Year Phase-in of IN
ew Fire Districts
FY2010
FY2011
% Chg
Muni Rate
3.96
3.97
0.25%
FD #1 Rate
1.45
1.41
-2.76%
Total
5.41
5.38
-0.55%
On $490K Property
$2,650.90
$2,636.20
-0.55%
Muni Rate
3.96
3.97
0.25%
FD #2 Rate
0.92
0.96
4.35%
Total
4.88
4.93
1.02%
On $490K Property
$2,391.20
$2,415.70
1.02%
Muni Rate
3.96
3.97
0.25%
FD #3 Rate
0.46
0.48
4.35%
Total
4.42
4.45
0.68%
On $490K Property
$2,165.80
$2,180.50
0.68%
Combined "Blended" Rate - A composite average property tax
rate as if fire protection costs were recovered the same as general
fund costs.
5.25
5.25
0.03%
Note: $490,000 is the median value of a single-family residence
in the Town of Hanover.
That is, the blended tax rate increase if the total general fund and fire fund tax levies were
allocated to all properties at the same rate is 0.03%. This blended increase will impact property
owners differently, depending upon the fire district designation of their property. The increase is
negative <0.55%> for Fire District #1 (which includes approximately 70% of the town's
households), a 1.02% increase for Fire District #2, and a 0.68% increase for Fire District #3.
These variable percentage changes are driven by a five-year phase-in of a transition to a more
equitable allocation of the cost of fire department personnel and equipment costs among all town
properties. After a careful study of the issues, the Board of Selectmen adopted the current fire
districts in 2007 and stipulated that the tax impact to Fire Districts #2 and #3 be phased-in over a
five year period to gradually introduce the increased tax burden to residents.
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Notes...
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Chapter 3
Town
Department
Reports
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Town of Hanover Employees 2009
ADMINISTRATION
Darlene Cook
Patricia Coutermarsh
Sue Girouard
Julia Griffin
Penelope Hoisington
Myra Johnson
Gloria LaCasse
Gerald Macy
Elizabeth McClain
Karen McCusker
Elizabeth Meade
Michael Ryan
Gail Schaal
Donna Stender
Corey Stevens
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Larry Ackerman
Roger Bradley
Michael Clark*
Jared Cook
Robert Diehm
Christopher Doolan
Wayne Dunham
Jeryl Frankenfield
Brian Ellstein
John Emerson
Michael Gilbert
Michael Hanchett
Bertram Hennessy
Michael Hinsley
Benjamin LeFebvre
Scott Letson
Jeremiah Linehan
Richard Low
Joshuah Lounsbury
Joshua Merriam
Robert Mousley
Judith Stevens
Jeremy Thibeault
Jay Whitehair
Job Title Date of Hire
Receptionist/Assistant Town Clerk 3/1 1/2004
Accounting Coordinator/Treasurer 9/30/2003
Financial & Information Analyst 5/23/1994
Town Manager 8/01/1996
Executive Assistant 11/25/1996
Human Resources Director 2/13/2006
Human Resources Assistant 1 1/26/2007
Computer Technician 1 0/0 1 /2004
Director of Administrative Services 4/23/2001
Accounting Assistant 6/13/2005
Tax Collector/Director of Town Clerk's Division 5/29/2000
Director of Assessing 9/0 1 / 1 998
Senior Center Coordinator 1 0/29/1 990
Deputy Tax Collector/Assistant Town Clerk 5/2 1 /2007
MIS and Technology Director 8/16/1999
Job Title Date of Hire
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 10/08/1996
Fire Chief 10/09/1969
Captain 1/06/1975
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 9/13/2005
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 9/27/2007
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 3/14/2004
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 8/15/2006
Fire Inspector 9/27/2004
Firefighter/Paramedic 8/13/2006
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 2/07/2007
Captain 9/10/1998
Firefighter/Paramedic 5/08/1992
Captain 3/13/1994
Captain 8/13/1987
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 7/24/2006
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 9/07/2008
Firefighter/Paramedic 1/02/2005
Firefighter/Paramedic 2/26/1998
Firefighter/EMT 6/30/2009
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 10/03/2008
Firefighter/Paramedic 2/25/2003
Administrative Assistant 1 /02/ 1 994
Captain 3/16/2003
Firefighter/EMT Intermediate 7/22/2006
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Town of Hanover Employees
Cont'd...
LIBRARIES
Gary Barton
Charlotte Bernini
Helen Bircher
Joanne Blais
Marilyn Blight
Jessica Buckey
Kristina Burnett
Janice Chapman
Jayne Costello
Christine Eickelman
Mary Gould
Janice Grady
Mary Hardy
Sylvia Jaccaud
Caroline Ketcham
Esra Kuehlert
Mary King
Susan Leveret
Mary Lockhart
Ellen Lynch
Jere Nelson
Geraldine North
Barbara Prince
Aimee Pritchard*
Denise Reitsma
Joan Ridgeway
Mary Ryan
Ann Schofield
Joanne Scobie
Susan Shadford
Pamela Smith
Stephanie Snelling
Amelia Talbert
Cynthia Taylor
Eric Ticehurst
Caroline Tischbein
Mary White
Doreen Williams*
Job Title Date of Hire
Youth Services Library Assistant - Part Time 7/05/2005
Library Assistant I - Part Time 1/01/1 984
Library Page I - Part Time 4/19/1 999
Public Services Librarian 4/ 1 0/2000
Substitute/Circulation Assistant I - Part Time 7/05/2005
Library Page I - Part Time 6/08/2009
Circulation Supervisor - Part Time 1/05/1998
Substitute/Circulation Assistant I- Part Time 1/14/1 998
Substitute/Circulation Asst. - Etna Library PT 1 1 /03/2008
Substitute/Circulation Assistant II - Part Time 6/05/2000
Substitute/Reference Assistant - Part Time 1 /05/2009
Office and Facility Manager 6/27/1 988
Senior Public Services Librarian 1/08/1987
Library Page I - Part Time 3/04/1997
Library Page I - Part Time 1 0/ 1 0/2007
Library Page I - Part Time 9/26/2009
Circulation Assistant II - Etna Library - PT 1 0/04/2004
Substitute/Circulation Assistant I - Part Time 8/14/2007
Teen Services Specialist - Part Time 8/1 3/2009
Assistant Director 9/ 1 4/ 1 992
Library Page I - Part Time 8/16/2009
Substitute/Circulation Assistant I - Part Time 1 1/1 7/2000
Librarian, Etna Library - Part Time 3/03/2000
Substitute/Circulations Assistant I - Part Time 6/1 6/2008
Youth Services Librarian 9/08/1 998
Substitute/Circulation Assistant II - Part Time 8/25/1 993
Technical Services Assistant 7/22/1996
Library Assistant II - Part Time 4/06/1984
Substitute/Circulation Assistant II - Part Time 8/ 1 8/2006
Public Services Librarian - Part Time 8/05/2008
Head of Technical Services/Systems Manager 1 / 1 0/ 1 994
Substitute/Circulation Asst. - Etna Library PT 1 1 /03/2008
Circulation Assistant I - Part Time 9/21/1 994
Youth Services Library Assistant - Part Time 6/30/2003
Library Page II - Part Time 4/0 1 /2000
Substitute/Circulation Asst. - Etna Library PT 6/20/2007
Director Howe Library 7/23/2007
Library Page - Part Time 8/1 8/1 989
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Town of Hanover Employees
Cont'd...
PARKS & RECREATION Job Title
Sherry Colfer
Elizabeth Burdette
Nicole Leonard
Henry Tenney
Jeanne Vieten
John Wilmot
RWB Community Center Facility Manager
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
After School Program Director
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation Center Program Assistant
Maintenance Worker
Date of Hire
8/16/2005
3/21/2008
8/18/2008
7/08/1974
8/18/2003
5/02/2007
PLANNING & ZONING
Jeffrey Andrews
Ryan Borkowski
Judith Brotman
Jonathan Edwards
Beth Rivard
Victoria Smith
Job Title
Assistant Building Inspector
Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator
Director of Planning and Zoning
Administrative Assistant
Senior Planner
Date of Hire
2/14/2006
2/22/1999
10/01/1998
8/31/1998
4/07/1999
4/05/1999
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jeffrey Ballard
Eric Bates
Mark Butler
Lisa Camarra
Mark Caruso
Adriane Coutermarsh
Bernard Cummings
Dianne Dufresne
Michael Evans
Jeffrey Fleury
Terry Lynn Follensbee
Daniel Fowler, III
Nicholas Giaccone
Daniel Gillis
Timothy Goodwin
E. Douglas Hackett
Ryan Kennett
Shannon Kuehlwein
Kevin LaHaye
Joshua Lee
David Luther
Christopher McEwen
Francis Moran
Christopher O'Connor
Patrick O'Neill
Job Title
Police Officer
Detective
Police Officer
Communications Officer
Parking Control Officer
Administrative Clerk
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Lieutenant
Police Officer
Parking Facility Cashier
Police Officer
Police Chief
Sergeant
Communications Officer
Communication Services Coordinator
Police Officer
Police Officer
Communications Officer
Police Officer
Sergeant
Parking Control Officer
Captain
Prosecutor
Lieutenant
Date of Hire
6/18/2001
2/23/1998
10/16/2006
11/18/1991
10/26/1987
9/10/2007
8/02/2005
7/31/2007
4/15/1991
10/13/1994
11/03/2008
8/21/2008
8/20/1973
8/28/1995
2/17/2000
7/22/1999
5/28/2008
4/07/1998
10/23/2006
5/28/2008
8/20/1990
12/08/1992
5/30/1988
10/04/2004
1/04/1988
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Town of Hanover Employees
Cont'd...
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alan Patterson
Richard Paulsen
Marisela Piatt
Elizabeth Rathburn
Steven Read
Bradford Sargent
David Saturley
Rolf Schemmel
Sheryl Tallman
Matthew Ufford
Randy Wagoner
Job Title
Police Officer
Police Officer
Parking Control/Facility Supervisor
Administrative Secretary
Police Officer
Sergeant
Communications Officer
Police Officer
Records Coordinator
Police Officer
Communications Officer
Date of Hire
3/19/2001
4/29/2002
10/05/2000
9/04/2002
6/13/1990
5/08/2000
2/15/1998
7/08/2002
4/28/1997
3/13/2006
6/24/1994
PUBLIC WORKS
Neal Augustyn
Francis Austin
Seth Bean
Mark Bean
Christopher Berry
Leonard Bolduc
Todd Bragg
Larry Brown
James Cadwell
Michael Chase
Brandon Corey
Mark Curulla
Roger Darisse
Moses Delphia
Kimberly Depelteau-Tracey*
William Desch
Steven Driscoll
John Dumas
David Field
Donald Foster
Michael Grady*
Bernard Hazlett
Robert Henry, Jr.
Robert Henry, Sr.
Terry Jillson
Peter Kulbacki
John LaHaye
Job Title
Custodian
Facilities and Fleet Manager
Wastewater Treatment Assistant
Stockroom Clerk/Mechanic Assistant
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Sewer Maint. & Const. Crew Supervisor
Senior Mechanic
Light Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Operations Manager
Wastewater Treatment Technician Asst.
Custodian
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Water Quality Technician
Urban Forester/Grounds Superintendent
Building Maintenance Technician
Water Superintendent
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Fleet Foreman
Water Distribution Worker
Water Distribution Worker
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Grounds Crew Leader
Administrative Assistant
Director of Public Works
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Date of Hire
1/09/2006
5/04/1992
8/13/2001
2/13/2006
3/17/2003
7/11/1986
7/04/1988
12/01/2008
4/21/2008
5/02/1983
2/04/2008
7/31/2006
8/13/2003
1/26/2004
2/09/2009
1/01/1990
3/07/2005
9/21/1998
4/21/2008
5/11/1998
1/05/2005
9/16/1982
1/26/2004
1/01/2007
7/01/2000
12/22/1997
1/27/1997
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Town of Hanover Employees
Cont'd...
PUBLIC WORKS
Susan Love
John Lusona
Randall MacDonald
Kevin MacLean
James Messier
Steven Perry
Wayne Piekarski
Mark Roper
Bruce Sanborn
Richard Scheuer
Dennis Smith
Betsy Smith
Brian Smith
Raymond Swift
Matthew Walker
Donald Ware
Job Title
Inventory Control/Data Entry Clerk
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Highway Operations Supervisor
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Head Custodian
Wastewater Chief Operator
Equipment Operator/Highway Maint. Worker
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Administrative Assistant
Arborist
Sewer Maintenance & Construction Worker
Water Distribution Assistant Supervisor
Utility Engineer
Date of Hire
7/17/2000
12/27/2006
3/03/1997
8/18/2003
8/14/2003
5/29/2002
1/17/2006
8/28/2006
4/19/2008
6/18/2008
5/09/2000
5/02/1988
12/01/2003
6/15/1987
7/17/2000
11/13/2000
*Employees that left the Town's employment in 2009
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TOWN OF HANOVER
2010 "MILESTONES" LIST - 20+ YEARS
*****************************************************************
# DEPT EMPLOYEE
YRS HEAD
DEPARTMENT
HIRE DATE
***********************************************************************************************
41 1986 ROGER BRADLEY
37 1994 NICK GIACCONE
36 1974 HANK TENNEY
28 BERNARD HAZLETT
27 MICHAEL CHASE
26 CHARLOTTE BERNINI
26 ANN SCHOFIELD
24 LEONARD BOLDUC
23 MARY HARDY
23 RAYMOND SWIFT
23 MICHAEL HINSLEY
23 MARK CARUSO
22 PATRICK O'NEIL
22 BETSY SMITH
22 FRANCIS MORAN
22 JANICE GRADY
22 TODD BRAGG
20 WILLIAM DESCH
20 STEVEN READ
20 DAVID LUTHER
20 GAIL SCHAAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT 10/09/1969
POLICE DEPARTMENT 8/20/1973
RECREATION 7/08/1974
PUBLIC WORKS 9/16/1982
PUBLIC WORKS 5/02/1983
HOWE LIBRARY 1/01/1984
HOWE LIBRARY 4/06/1984
PUBLIC WORKS 7/1 1/1986
HOWE LIBRARY 1/08/1987
PUBLIC WORKS 6/05/1987
FIRE DEPARTMENT 8/13/1987
POLICE-PARKING DIVISION 1 0/26/1 987
POLICE-PARKING DIVISION 1/04/1988
PUBLIC WORKS 5/02/1988
POLICE DEPARTMENT 5/30/1988
HOWE LIBRARY 6/27/1988
PUBLIC WORKS 7/01/1988
PUBLIC WORKS 1/01/1990
POLICE DEPARTMENT 6/13/1990
POLICE DEPARTMENT 8/20/1990
RECREATION/SENIOR CTR 1 0/29/1 990
Number of Employees per Department with Twenty (20) or more years of employment
with the Town of Hanover: Seven (7) Public Works, Two (2) Fire, Four (4) Howe Library,
Six (6) Police, and Two (2) Recreation.
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Administrative Services Department
The Administrative Services Department handles much of the 'back room' financial
transaction processing in support of the wide range of Town services provided to our
citizens. The three-person accounting team handles the Accounts Payable, Payroll,
Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Budget Development, and other general accounting
and financial reporting duties for the Town. In addition, the Department provides staff
support to the Trustees of Trust Funds and coordinates the Town's risk management
program.
Significant highlights of the past year include:
•
With the completion of the MIS wiring project to connect Town facilities via a fiber
network, departments now have decentralized access to timely financial data. Each
department has read-only privileges in the Town's accounting system to access real-
time accounting, payables and purchasing information for their departmental accounts.
• The Accounting Coordinator was appointed by the Selectmen to serve as Town
Treasurer and is actively engaged in maximizing short term interest earnings and
monitoring Town expenditures and receipts.
• The Accounting Assistant instituted a new series of position numbers in the Payroll
system to ultimately utilize position budgeting and to improve FTE reporting.
• Selected Financial Transactions Processed during fiscal year 2009 -
Payroll Payments to Employees 7,585 direct deposit transfers
2,120 payroll checks issued
Accounts Payable Payments 3,809 checks processed to 796
different vendors
Staff: Betsy McClain, Director of Administrative Services; Pat Coutermarsh, Accounting
Coordinator and Treasurer; Karen McCusker, Accounting Assistant.
Assessing Department Report
The Assessing Department is responsible for maintaining the Town's property assessment
records and providing the taxpayers of Hanover with a cost effective property tax system
that is both fair and equitable. Information on the assessment of property, the abatement
process, and exemptions is available on the Town's website at www.hanovernh.org or at
the Assessing Office on the first floor of Town Hall.
Local Real Estate Market: The local real estate market has softened over the past twelve
months and depreciation, although slight, has become a factor. This trend followed a
relatively stable market over the previous two years. Demand for residential homes and
condominiums remains flat and is not expected to improve in the short term. In fact,
looking forward, depending on many factors including the direction of the national
economy, the local real estate market may worsen and depreciation could become a
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significant factor. This would affect all segments of the market: residential, commercial,
industrial and institutional.
Average Assessment: The Town's equalization rate for tax year 2009 is 97.2%, which
means the average assessment in Hanover is at 97.2% of market value as of April 1 , 2009.
The equalization rate for tax year 2008 was 94.4%; the increase in the ratio between the two
years is the direct result of a softening of the real estate market over the past 12 months. We
will continue to monitor this trend very closely over the next twelve months.
Property Revaluation Program: By state law, providing that the Selectboard does not
choose to do it sooner, the next revaluation program is scheduled for Tax Year 2013. It will
be completed, as were the last two programs, primarily by the Assessing staff with help
from a contract employee/data collector, and it will cost approximately one quarter of what
it would be if the town contracted with a private company. The first phase of the program,
property inspections, will begin in the spring of 201 1 and will continue through 2013. It is
extremely important that the Town continue to take the steps required to maintain and
improve the accuracy of the current property data. Fair and equitable assessments are the
goal of any revaluation program and cannot be accomplished without accurate and timely
properly inspection data.
Tax Year 2009
Summary of Assessments
Land
Current Use (19,453 Acres) $ 1,769,500
Conservation Restriction 8,300
Residential 537,034,300
Commercial/Industrial 90,929,200
Total Taxable Land $ 629,741,300
Buildings
Residential $ 935,036,100
Commercial/Industrial 346,207,300
Total Taxable Buildings $ 1,281,243,400
Public Utilities
Water $ 16,499,400
Electric 11,581,500
Total Taxable Public Utilities $ 28.080.900
Total $ 1.939.065.600
Staff: Michael J. Ryan, Director of Assessing; Sue Girouard, Financial & Information Analyst.
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Etna Library
The Hanover Town Library, commonly referred to as the Etna Library, has had a busy year
with preschool story times, holiday programs for children, book groups, author visits and
summer picnic programs. The historic library building has been carefully tended to with
repairs to the outer walls and slate roof.
All of the Etna Library's materials are included on KnowHowe, the online catalog of the
Howe Library. The library holds a permanent collection of approximately 8,000 books and
recorded books. In addition, a rotating collection of videos and recorded books is provided
through the library's participation in the Librarians of the Upper Valley Cooperative.
The library features current books as well as classic titles for adults. Two window shelves
hold appealing displays of the new adult fiction and non-fiction titles. For children, the
picture book and fiction collections include many new titles as well as childhood favorites
remembered by our adult visitors. The children's nonfiction section contains timely
information on topics including science, history, crafts, sports and biographies. Shelving
for the young adult section has recently been increased to allow an enhanced collection of
teen books.
Recorded books are popular for both adults and children. These are available both through
books on cassette/CD and through New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Books. Audios
can be downloaded either on a home computer or at the library. A circulating MP3 player
can be borrowed for listening to the recorded books. We welcome you to try this relatively
new service and are happy to answer questions about the procedure.
The library has become a popular meeting place for book groups. The Etna Library book
group, which selects a list of classic and contemporary titles, meets monthly. Reading
selections and meeting times are announced on the library's webpage
(www.hanovernh.org/etnalibrary). In addition, several other book groups use the space for
their meetings.
An increasing number of people are discovering that the library is a beautiful, quiet place to
do internet research or to stop to look at their e-mail. High-speed internet access is offered
to the public through the public terminal and also through wireless internet connection.
The library staff welcomes requests for books not in the library's collection. A courier
service allows patrons to place a reserve on an item at either Howe or Etna Library and to
choose where they would like to pick it up. Books, audios and videos can also be borrowed
from other libraries in New Hampshire or elsewhere in the United States.
Directions, library hours and programs at the Etna Library are publicized on its webpage.
Children's programs included story times for preschoolers, seasonal events for school-age
children and the summer reading program. Stories and Art for young children is held twice
a week at the Etna Library - Tuesday and Friday mornings at 1 0. Additional programs for
children of all ages included Halloween, Winter Holiday, Valentines and Lunar New Year
craft parties.
During the summer of 2009, Etna Library presented a full day program celebrating the
birthday of Henry David Thoreau. D.B. Johnson and Linda Michelin presented their new
book Henry 's Night; Folk singer Terry Kitchen played and sang; Kurt Feuer read from
Walden, accompanied by musicians Daniel Lynch and Bernard Waugh. In two additional
programs at the Etna Library, artists guided children creating artwork. Karel Hayes, NH
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Slimmer Reading Program Artist, demonstrated her writing and illustration of the book The
Adventures of Lucky the Lobster Buoy. Artist/librarian Nilda Gomez led children in using
watercolors. Stories and Art for the Whole Family, a program of books and crafts for
children of all ages, was presented weekly throughout the summer.
In Spring 2009, Dr. Robyn Jacobs talked to adults on the topic of "Taking Control of Your
Health". In the Fall, Geraldine North presented "Making Animals with Wool", a rug
hooking program for children and adults.
This year, the Etna Library Board of Trustees combined the annual Mud Season Reading
Program with a "Community Read" of the title The Surrogate Thief by Archer Mayor.
Throughout March and into mid-April, readers were invited to review a book they had
recently read. Review slips were posted on the library bulletin board and used as raffle
tickets. In the finale to the program, Archer Mayor discussed his experience and writing.
The Etna Library extends grateful thanks to all of the dedicated volunteers who have shared
their time with the library this year. On Saturday mornings, volunteers staff the library.
Every week-day, volunteer couriers deliver books between Howe and Etna Libraries.
Volunteers run two annual activities - the June Book Sale and the Thanksgiving Pie Sale.
The Pie Sale is a delightful product of the generosity of the Etna Ladies Aid and the Etna
Library volunteers.
Barbara Prince, Librarian
Hanover Town Library
Performance Indicators
FY 2004
FY 2005
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY2008
FY2009
Total Circulation
8,920
10,124
9,922
9,745
8,696
9,168
Adult Circulation
3,987
4,745
4,780
4,505
4,197
4,421
Juvenile Circulation
4,658
5,379
5,142
5,240
4,499
4,747
Patron Visits
4,729
4,574
4,568
4,344
4,386
4,938
Adults
2,838
2,907
2,901
2,730
2,771
3,281
Children
1,891
1,667
1,667
1,615
1,615
1,657
Library Programs
114
118
107
126
122
121
Program Attendance
1,985
1,487
1,393
1,433
1,466
1,452
Volunteer Hours
187
128
138
165
134
131
Registered Patrons
234
256
256
228
242
249
Hours Open Weekly
20
20
24
24
24
24
Library Hours: 28 per week
Monday - 2:00 to 7:00; Tuesday - 9:00 to 2:00; Wednesday - 2:00 to 6:00; Thursday - 2:00
to 7:00; Friday - 9:00 to 4:00; Saturday - 10:00 to noon. Closed Sunday. For more
information, please call the library at 643-31 16 or e-mail etna.library@hanovernh.org.
Staff: Barbara Prince, Librarian; Mary King, Library Assistant.
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Fire Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Hanover Fire Department is to protect life, property and the environment
and to reduce pain and suffering encountered through fire, medical and environmental
emergencies by providing education, prevention, suppression and medical services to the
citizens and visitors of our community in a professional and fiscally responsible manner.
The Hanover Fire Department is a combination department, meaning that we have full-time
paid members and we have paid call members, more commonly called volunteers. We are
short staffed with volunteers and encourage anyone with an interest in serving the
community to get in touch with us to explore opportunities with the department.
Firefighter/Paramedic Jeremy Thibeault was promoted to the rank of Captain to fill the
vacancy left by Captain Michael Clark's retirement in March 2009.
During the past year, Robert Mousley and Jeremiah Linehan became nationally registered
Paramedics and are now licensed to practice at the advanced level.
After nearly twelve years of service to the Town, Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Low II
resigned to pursue an employment opportunity in the private sector in Florida.
This past Fall, our EMT's were trained in the administration of the H1N1 flu vaccinations
and have been working at several regional flu clinics.
We take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Hanover for your support so that we can
continue to serve you in your time of need.
Fire at 5 Webster Avenue
Firefighters:
Scott Letson, Capt. Jeremy Thibeault,
Joshua Merriam and Jared Cook
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Fire Services
FY'08 FY'09 7/09-01/10
Structure Fires
Vehicle Fires
Brush Fires
Trash/Dumpster
Spills or Leaks
Electrical Problems
Water Evacuations
Smoke Removal
Smoke Odor
Malicious False Alarms
Mutual Aid Provided
Alarm Malfunctions
Unintentional Alarms
Other*
Total
14
21
11
7
2
]
2
6
2
3
9
3
39
20
5
49
52
15
13
13
8
4
1
1
22
13
8
9
9
7
17
25
9
93
102
96
289
288
157
91
155
95
652
716
418
Includes: Salvage, Police Assistance, Steam Leaks, Elevator Malfunctions, Service Calls, Rescue Calls and
Extrication
Emergency Medical Services
FY'08
FY'09
7/09-01/10
778
763
408
98
91
57
128
149
81
51
68
44
1.055
1.071
590
Hanover
Lyme
Norwich
Mutual Aid
Total
Full-time Staff: Roger Bradley, Fire Chief; Michael Gilbert, Bertram Hermessy, Michael
Hinsley and Jeremy Thibeault, Fire Captains; Judy Stevens, Administrative Assistant; Larry
Ackerman, Jared Cook, Robert Diehm, Christopher Doolan, Wayne Dunham, John
Emerson, Benjamin Lefebvre, Scott Letson, Joshuah Lounsbury, Joshua Merriam, Jay
Whitehair, Firefighter/EMTs; Brian Ellstein, Michael Hanchett, Jeremiah Linehan, Robert
Mousley, Firefighter/Paramedics.
Part-time Staff: Jeryl Frankenfield, Fire Prevention Inspector
Call Firefighters: Richard Baughman, Julie Bean, Timothy Bent, Glenn Elder, John
Hochreiter, Shannon Kuehlwein, Troy Leatherman, David Pelton, Kenneth Pelton.
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Mission:
T~Ff~\\A/~F \ Howe Library brings together people, resources and information
library/ to enSaSe our minds and to strengthen connections
to our community and the world.
2009 began with Mary Ryan, Technical Services Assistant, moving to full-time
employment after working part-time since 1994. Howe Library now has eight full-time
staff and 16 part-time staff, equaling 14.2 full-time equivalents (FTEs). While the number
of staff has remained relatively stable over the years, with only a 2.2 FTE increase in 21
years, library use continues to climb. Since 2001 our circulation has increased 20%, the
number of programs and program attendance have both increased by 37%, and reference
questions have increased 27%. Detailed performance indicators are listed on the next page.
Last year a new museum pass lending program was created thanks to a generous donation
to The Howe Library Corporation. This donor contributed additional funds in 2009 so that
we could add two more museums to our offerings. We now provide free or reduced cost
passes to ten New England museums: Boston Children's Museum, Christa McAuliffe
Planetarium, Currier Museum of Art, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Eric
Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum, Mass MOCA, Museum of Fine Arts, and Vermont Institute of Natural
Science.
For the third consecutive year Howe Library received a $10,000 donation from the Sunup
Foundation in memory of Joy Lange Boardman, a long-time library volunteer. The 2009
gift has been designated for books and a welcome board for Appalachian Trail hikers. You
might recall that some funds from the 2008 donation were used to purchase four Amazon
Kindles and this service continues to be extremely popular.
Collaboration with area libraries continues to be a high priority and Howe Library partnered
with Dartmouth's Baker-Berry Library, Norwich Public Library and Lebanon Public
Libraries in May 2009 to host a presentation by award-winning author and illustrator David
Macaulay. Mr. Macaulay's books, including The Way Things Work, Castle, Pyramid, and
Cathedral, have sold more than three million copies in the U.S. and have been translated
into dozens of languages. More than 190 attendees enjoyed hearing our Upper Valley
neighbor talk about "Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay". Efforts are underway
for our second lecture, to be held October 24, 2010, with Gregory Maguire, author of
Wicked and Son of a Witch.
In 2008 the Howe was awarded a $10,000 grant from The Donley Foundation for teen
services and in August 2009 Mary Lockhart joined our staff as our first-ever Teen Services
Specialist. Mary works 1 7 hours each week and offers a variety of programs for teens
including using digital cameras, gaming, spooky stories, and art programs in collaboration
with the Hood Museum. Our teen patrons are thriving with Mary's extra attention and
welcoming personality. Circulation of teen materials has doubled since the completion of
the 2005 library addition and renovation - from 4,813 in fiscal year 2005 to 9,436 in fiscal
year 2009. Mary has also created a special High School Corner in the loft that offers books
of interest to this age group.
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Our first community-wide reading series — "Everyone is Reading" — was held in September
and October, using the Pulitzer Prize-winning book March by Geraldine Brooks.
Community members worked for more than one year to create programs for all ages such as
a "Songs of the Underground Railroad" concert, lectures on New Hampshire and New
England during the Civil War, a visit to the Alcott homestead, and book discussions. A
total of 552 people participated in 15 programs. This series was so well received that it will
become an annual event. The fall 2010 title is Tracy Kidder's newest book, Strength in
What Remains.
Mary H. White, Library Director
Howe Library - a partnership of The Howe Library Corporation and the Town of Hanover
13 South Street Hanover, New Hampshire 03755 603.643.4120 www.howelibrarv.org
HOWE
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Howe Library
Performance Statistics
FY04 - FY09
2003 - 04
2004 - 05*
2005 - 06*
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Items owned
70,768
71,321
73,239
74,200
75,439
77,246
Circulation, total
246,396
233,260
251,601
274,817
282,214
298,837
Holds/reserves placed
9,214
9,288
9,536
11,518
11,890
13,390
Registered patrons
6,424
6,857
6,254
6,363
7,471
7,081
Resident patrons
4,936
5,460
4,664
4,614
4,567
4,105
Days open
337
332
329
329
336
335
Hours open, weekly average
56
56
58
58
58
58
Visitors, estimated
202,200
149,400
165,300
197,400
228,608
235,200
Reference questions
8,924
8,412
10,901
10,681
10,612
11,112
Interlibrary loan transactions
3,243
3,103
2,968
2,931
3,270
3,208
Library sponsored programs
275
350
492
499
518
573
Attendance/library programs
7,263
6,326
8,378
8,195
7,978
9,175
Public meeting room usage
369
0
285
557
561
692
Total meeting room usage
676
0
469
899
826
997
Volunteer hours
2,134
1,717
2,175
2,095
2,215
2,599
Electronic database usage
12,462
13,840
9,767**
7,397
6,609
6,959
Howe website-pages accessed
138,870
146,361
208,882
239,168
237,802
226,000
Public computer use, in-house
36,660
34,630
37,492
56,183
58,740
59,070
*Library under construction April 2004 through October 2005 - no meeting rooms and limited access
"Sessions, not searches
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Human Resources Department
Recruitment and Staffing: The Town of Hanover received and processed 207
employment applications for 1 3 vacant positions.
Labor Relations: The Town has three collective bargaining units. Employees of the Public
Works Department are represented by the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Fire Department by the International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Police Department is represented by the NEPBA Local 27,
IUPA, AFL-CIO Hanover Police Union. AFSCME is under contract to 6/30/201 1. NEPBA
and IAFF contracts are to be approved by the voters at Town Meeting and will extend to
6/30/2010.
Benefits: All Town employees, union and non-union, participate in precisely the same
broad-menu flexible benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, short
and long term disability, life insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement
accounts and voluntary supplemental insurances. Other benefits such as vacation, sick, and
personal leave are uniform for all employees throughout the Town. Town employees
participate in the New Hampshire Retirement System and have the option to also participate
in several supplemental retirement programs.
Health and Safety: The Joint Loss Management Committee meets to review Workers'
Compensation claims and promotes safety, health and wellness programs for Town
employees. The Committee is committed to initiating and sponsoring safety and wellness
activities throughout the year. This year all benefits eligible employees were able to
participate in a screening program for Blood Pressure, Glucose and Cholesterol at no cost. It
was decided at the December meeting to restructure the Committee in 2010 and develop a
new agenda with stronger focus on safety. The JLMC members are:
Employer Representatives & Employee Representatives
Myra Johnson, Human Resources, Administration
Bert Hennessy, Captain, Fire Department,
Frank Austin, Facilities and Fleet Manager, Public Works Department
Sherry Colfer, Facilities Manager, Parks and Recreation
John Dumas, Superintendent Water Department
Robert Henry Sr., Grounds Crew Leader, Public Works Department
Richard Scheuer, Wastewater Treatment Technician, Public Works Department
Darlene Cook, Assistant Town Clerk/Receptionist, Administration
Anne Schofield, Library Assistant II, Howe Library
David Saturley, Communications Officer, Police Department;
Training Programs: On-going training programs ensure that our employees maintain
basic skills with educational updates to help them perform efficiently. Besides programs
sponsored by the Joint Loss Management Committee, workshops were provided by the
Local Government Center. A 3 day Leadership Training Workshop was offered to all
supervisors from the Department of Public Works that was very successful.
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Administrative Assistants Group: This group, with representatives from all departments,
meets on an ad hoc basis to discuss various issues such as payroll procedures, educational
opportunities, computer service, and ways to make the processes more efficient with fewer
problems. This networking serves to forge stronger mutual support for all while solving
many problems. The Town Administrative Assistants Group representatives are:
Janice Grady - Howe Library
Terry Jillson - Water Works Company
Elizabeth Rathburn - Police Department
Beth Rivard - Planning and Zoning
Betsy Smith - Public Works
Judy Stevens - Fire Department
Ad Hoc Members: Karen McCusker - Accounting Assistant
Jeanne Vieten - Community Center Program Assistant
Charitable Activities: 1 8 employees support the Upper Valley United Way
At Christmastime, 12 of our employees supported a gift program through LISTEN by
adopting a senior citizen and a family in need by filling their wish lists.
Staff: Myra Johnson, Director and Gloria LaCasse, HR Assistant.
Management Information Systems
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department assists departments in selecting,
implementing, and utilizing software solutions to improve government services. The MIS
Department oversees the Town's wide area network and a standardized hardware
replacement schedule, managing standard desktop components over a 4-year useful life.
The Department is also responsible for negotiating and managing various networked copier
contracts.
Staff: Corey Stevens, Director of MIS; Gerry Macy, Information Technology Assistant
(part-time)
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Parks and Recreation
2010 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney and Hank Tenney, Parks & Recreation Director
Hannah Kearney played soccer for Hank at Hanover High School from 2000-2003
accumulating 97 point {52 Goals 45 Assist} to rank 4l in school history. She was Captain
of the 2003 team and helped the team win two state titles {2001 & 2002}. She was All State
4 straight years; one of only 5 players that have accomplished this at Hanover. During her
four years her teams went 70-6-2. Her 2001 team was ranked 18th in the USA and her 2002
team was ranked 24th in the USA. A true champion and leader. She is one that Hanover
and Norwich can be very proud of.
Facilities: The Parks and Recreation Department is located in the Richard W. Black
Recreation and Senior Center (RWBC), which is located at 48 Lebanon Street. The
RWBC, which is fully handicapped accessible, is open to the public Monday through
Friday, 9 am through 6 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am - 6 pm. At other times the building may
be accessed by reservation which may be made through the Facility Manager by calling
643-5315.
The RWBC is a 22,000 square foot, two story building, with a full basement. The first floor
houses the Facility Manager's office, the Reception desk, the "Teen Lounge", the Director's
Office and the Multi-Purpose Room & Kitchen. The Multi-Purpose Room offers an
athletic-style gym with half court basketball and when combined with the Dining Room can
be used for large functions. The Multi-Purpose Room also has a drop down theater
projection screen and sound system. The rear portion of the first floor is designated as the
Senior Center which offers an attractively designed living room/kitchen facility, a health
screening area and crafts center. The Senior Center Coordinator's office is also in the
Senior Center.
The second floor of the RWBC offers five Conference and Activity Rooms which can
accommodate between 12 and 50. The Assistant Director and the After School Adventures
Director have offices on the second floor. The Center is well equipped with tables, chairs,
craft equipment, electronic equipment, presentation materials and a wide variety of
athletic/recreation gear, including the birthday party favorite: the blow-up Bouncy House.
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Programs: The RWBC offers a variety of age specific programming for tots through
adults. They include Super Playhouse, Kinder Play, Clay & Kids, French, Start Up Kids
computer classes, a variety of drawing and hands-on art classes, Line Dancing, drop-in
volleyball, yoga, Tai Chi, teen & adult dance classes, Babysitter Training, SAT Prep
classes, watercolor and still life painting. This holiday season the Center sponsored a
canned food drive which was a great success, the food collected was delivered to the Haven.
There are several successful camps run by the Recreation Department which include
Vacation Mini-Camps, 'Tween Camp, Camp Dragonfly, Camp Circle H, and Camp Quest.
After School Childcare Program: In 2007, due to low enrollment and the departure of the
Director, the HOST program was put on hold. At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school
year, representatives from the Town of Hanover, Howe Library, Richmond Middle School
and the Hanover Recreation Department all met to work on a collaborative afterschool
program for middle school students. From this committee's work the After School
Adventures program was created for the 2008 - 2009 school year. This new program is
open to 4th, 5l , and 6th graders and meets at the Richmond Middle School. Activities
include weekly field trips and special events, arts & crafts, sports & games, ooey gooey
activities, science experiments, and student choice. The program meets Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, & Friday 3 pm to 5:30 pm and Wednesdays from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. The program
has averaged 16 kids per day this year with Wednesday's field trips being our largest day.
Special Activities: The Hanover Parks and Recreation Department once again offered a
large number of varied special events throughout 2009. These events included: Pre-School
Halloween Carnival, Halloween Movie Night, Halloween Haunted House, Annual Hanover
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Occom Pond Party, Muster Day, Family Nights,
Easter Egg Hunt, Pajama Parties, 6th Grade Barbeque, Mini-Vacation Camps, Dragonfly
Summer Camp, Circle-H Camp, 'Tween Camp, Camp Quest 16th Annual 10K Turkey Trot,
Make & Take Gift Night, 35th Annual Hanover Basketball Invitational Tournament, and
five additional themed dances for middle school aged students.
Participation Statistics:
Season
Athletic
Non-Athletic
Spring '09
Youth - 379
Adult - 200
Youth- 123
Adult
-75
Summer '09
Youth - 39
Adult - n/a
Youth- 155
Adult
-17
Fall '09
Youth - 449
Adult - n/a
Youth - 57
Adult
-67
Winter '09-' 10
Youth -211
Adult - n/a
Youth - 58
Adult
-54
Season
Activity
Rav K-5
Activity
RMS 6-8
Spring '09
Gr. K-l Farm Baseball
54
Gr. 7-8 Boys Baseball
28
Gr. 2-3 C Minor Baseball 39
Gr. 6-8 Girls Softball
22
Gr. 3-5 Girls Softball
23
Gr. 6-8 Girls Lacrosse
44
Gr. 4-5 Lacrosse
34
Gr. 6-8 Boys Lacrosse
Gr. 6-8 Co-Ed Track
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63
Summer '09
Soccer Camp - 95
Fall '09
K Soccer
52
Gr. 1-5 Soccer
191
Gr. 7-8 Soccer
57
Gr. 4-5 Football
32
Gr.7-8 Football
22
Gr. 5-6 Field Hockey
18
Gr. 7-8 Field Hockey
35
Gr. 2-4 Flag Football
31
Gr. 6-8 Volleyball
11
Winter '09-' 10
Gr. K-6 Basketball
133
Gr. 7-8 Basketball
TSI Basketball
78
10
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Website: The Town of Hanover Recreation Department has a very in-depth website which
continuously keeps the community in the loop regarding special events and programs
offered. Directions to games, schedules, brochures, and specifics on various events can be
found at http://www.hanovernh.org/parksifcrecreation.
Usage of the RWBC continues to grow. During the period July 1 , 2008 through June 30,
2009, 3,207 clients reserved space in the Center for a total of 8,193 reserved hours. From
July 1, 2009 until the end of the year, December 31, 2009, 1,550 groups reserved space in
the Center. These figures included a variety of users. One of the biggest draws to the
Center is families renting the Multi-Purpose Room and our Bouncy House for birthday
parties. Other renters include the Hanover Boy Scouts, Hanover Cub Scouts, Hanover Girl
Scouts, Ford Sayre Ski Club, Hanover Lion's Club, Institute for Lifelong Education at
Dartmouth, Hanover Blue Wave Tae Kwon Do, Norwich Bridge Club, Upper Valley Dance
Club, Youth In Action, Outreach House, Middle Eastern Dance Classes, Pilates, The
Princeton Review, Christ Redeemer Church and Hanover Church of God, as well as a
variety of Hanover High School clubs and teams.
Staff: Henry "Hank" Tenney, Director; Liz Burdette, Assistant Director; Gail Schaal,
Senior Center Coordinator; Jeanne Vieten, Receptionist; Jessica Eakin, Youth-In-Action;
Sherry Colfer, Facility Manager; John Wilmot, Building Maintenance, Nicole Leonard,
After School Adventure's Program Director.
Planning and Zoning Department
The Planning and Zoning Department serves the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, the Conservation Commission, the Building Code Advisory Committee, and
the Affordable Housing Commission. It is responsible for planning for the Town's future in
such areas as land-use, economic development, housing policy, transportation, natural
resource protection, and maintenance and enhancement of Hanover's special character and
quality of life as identified in the Town's 2003 Master Plan. It is also responsible for
zoning administration and enforcement, conservation administration, and building
inspections and code enforcement.
Staff: Planning and Zoning Director Jonathan Edwards, Senior Planner Vicki Smith,
Zoning Administrator Judith Brotman, Building Inspector Ryan Borkowski, Assistant
Building Inspector Jeffrey Andrews, Administrative Assistant Beth Rivard, Planning and
Zoning Clerk Debbi Franklin, and Recording Secretary Denise Shibles.
In addition, since June the Department has benefitted from having an in-house attorney,
Erika Alders, on legal fellowship from the Boston law firm of Ropes & Gray; she has
assisted staff and other departments in a wide variety of legal and regulatory topics.
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Police Department
HPD Photo: Police Officers, Dispatchers, Parking Enforcement Officers, Administration and support
personnel volunteered their time and participated in an effort to take a department photo last summer. The
participants were dressed in their respective uniforms where applicable. Photographer Christine Wagoner of
Lebanon, NH donated her time and talent to the project. It proved to be a successful, team building
experience. The final product - a large department portrait is on display at police headquarters.
The men and women of the Hanover Police Department's mission is to "provide
professional and compassionate police service through partnerships that build trust, reduce
crime, create a safe environment and enhance the quality of life in our community. To
fulfill this mission we will have an uncompromising insistence on quality people who
believe in the following core values: Integrity, Respect, Fairness, and Excellence." The
Police Department includes the following divisions: Administration, Patrol, Investigation,
Communications, and Parking.
Patrol Division: In the 2008 Report we remarked that the police department patrol
division was finally up to full staff and we are happy to report that we still were through
2009. Consequently, this enabled us to continue with the dedicated Traffic Enforcement
officer (TEO) and the assignment of a patrol officer to the detective division. As a
reminder, the TEO allows an officer to dedicate his or her time strictly on motor vehicle
violations where different neighborhoods could be selected for directed patrols to address
such problems as speeding and cut-through truck traffic. The assignment to detectives
allows an officer to expand their knowledge in criminal investigations and to become more
adept at interviews and interrogations, the preparation of arrest and search warrants, and the
collection of forensic evidence. Officer Ufford has had this assignment throughout 2009.
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A couple of important equipment purchases were made in 2009 that were made possible
through federally sponsored grant programs. The patrol division now has a speed trailer at
their disposal to be deployed in areas such as school zones to remind motorists to slow
down. Also, solar powered flashing lights for the elementary school zone on Reservoir
Road were added. These lights are activated via a computer to the times of the day that
correspond with the beginning and end of the school day, even taking into consideration the
early release on Wednesdays. Therefore, any enforcement specific to lower speed limits
during those hours can be successfully prosecuted in the local district court.
Complementing our rolling stock, a Honda Ridgeline was purchased to replace the aging
Ford Expedition. This vehicle provides added utility value for hauling signs and equipment,
yet still offers seating for four and is used frequently in bad weather. The Ridgeline is
equipped with most of the same equipment of our other patrol cars yet is a smaller vehicle
with better fuel mileage than the full-size Sport Utility it replaced. For substantially less, the
Ridgeline afforded the department a comparable vehicle with seating for four, and a load
capacity equal to that of the Expedition.
We have been able to continue our participation in the Central New Hampshire Special
Operations Unit. Sgt. Brad Sargent is an assistant Team Commander; Officer Paulsen
remains in the tactical unit; and Dispatcher Goodwin handles communications at an event.
By participating we are able to bring in a whole range of resources that we wouldn't be able
to provide on our own should the need arise to cover anything from a hostage situation to
the search for a missing child.
HPD Special Projects:
Water Filtration System: The Hanover Police Department was the first in the Town to
reduce costs by switching from delivered bottled water to a filtration system that purifies
water from the tap.
HPD Evidence Room Overhaul: An extensive project to review and consolidate
evidence/property held at the Hanover Police Department was completed in the summer of
2009.
HPD/CNSOU Dartmouth College Active Shooter Drill: The Hanover Police Department
and the Central NH Special Operations Team participated in a full day active shooter
response exercise on the campus of Dartmouth College. College administrators and
members of the Dartmouth College Department of Safety & Security contributed to the
success of the drill.
Detective Division: The Detectives assisted the Patrol Division and solely handled a
multitude of investigations. Their cases spanned the spectrum of the NH Criminal Code, to
include theft/shoplifting, burglary, sexual assault, computer fraud/ID Theft, drug offenses,
liquor law violations, and juvenile offenses. There were several large scale investigations
which required the attention of this division, to include:
The case of two men that were observed by an undercover detective conducting illicit drug
activity in the Hanover Municipal Parking Lot #1 (behind Town Hall). The two were
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arrested at the scene. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of over $11,000 in
currency and other evidence connected to illicit drug sales.
The case of a Dartmouth College student who had engaged an attempt to steal a laptop
computer and a quantity of money. The investigation resulted in the recovery of all
property and pending prosecution of the suspect.
The investigation and prosecution of a high school student who was linked to numerous past
thefts of bikes, electronics and cash in the Hanover area.
The investigation of an apparent embezzlement matter at a local business. In an effort to
identify the perpetrator and preserve evidence, extensive review of business records was
completed. There was insufficient evidence to sustain a prosecution.
The investigation of a Dartmouth College student for a reported sexual assault of another
student. The case required that detectives to travel to NYC to conduct follow-up with the
suspect. Ultimately, it was determined that the matter did not involve an act prohibited by
the NH Criminal Code. No charges were filed.
The investigation and prosecution of a Dartmouth College student for credit card fraud
involving unauthorized withdrawals from an associate's bank account.
The investigation and prosecution of a woman in connection with the embezzlement of
funds from a local business. The follow-up involved an interview with the suspect in
which a confession was received.
The investigation and prosecution of two young women in connection to vandalism of a
residence that was under construction in the Town of Hanover, and property at the Hanover
High School.
The investigation and prosecution of a male who participated in a Nigerian check scam
which resulted in a local bank being defraud over $ 1 7,000.
The investigation into a suspicious fire at Titcomb Cabin on Gilman Island, (CT River). As
a result, a number of young persons were connected to the offense and believed responsible
for the fire. Although no prosecution commenced in 2009, the case remains open pending
any future new information.
The investigation of thefts/burglaries at multiple offices throughout the campus of
Dartmouth College. A transient male from Missouri was ultimately identified as the
perpetrator. The male was later arrested in California and is pending prosecution in New
Hampshire.
The investigation and pending prosecution of a male who passed several bad checks at the
Coop on two closed accounts. The suspect alleged that he was the victim of an extortion
matter, occurring in another community.
The investigation and prosecution of a teenage male who while attending a camp at
Dartmouth harassed and assaulted a female camp attendee. This case required the
completion of many interviews with camp representatives and attendees before a
prosecution decision was made.
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The investigation and pending prosecution of a male driver who hit a female jogger with his
vehicle in Etna. The suspect driver proceeded to take steps to try and hide what he had done
and flee the scene.
The investigation and prosecution of a Dartmouth College student who broke into the
Dartmouth College Thayer Dining Hall and stole food and damaged computer equipment in
an office during his entry into the building. Evidence of the crime included a recording
from the building's surveillance video system.
The investigation and pending prosecution of a male originally from Connecticut who
committed a night-time burglary of a local computer business. The suspect broke into the
business and stole several laptop computers. The investigation included the issuance of
multiple search warrants and tracking the suspect's movements via cellular phone usage.
Ultimately, the suspect was arrested as he attempted to sell one of the stolen laptops to an
undercover detective from the Hanover Police Department in the City of Lebanon.
The investigation and arrest of two young men from Hanover in connection to the attempted
burglary of the Ray School. The intent of the burglary was the theft of laptop computer
equipment. The suspects were also tied to thefts of other laptop computers at locations in
Hanover.
Criminal Activity:
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
08-09
%
Change
Patrol Division Statistics
Murder
0
1
0
0
0
0%
Sexual Assault
11
2
11
7
4
-43%
Robbery
0
0
0
1
1
00%
Burglary
6
18
14
11
19
73%
Theft
197
215
168
199
181
-9%
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
2
4
2
2
00%
Arson
0
0
0
0
2
200%
UCR Stolen
$98,565
$191,611
$161,482
$201,448
$202,638
1%
UCR Recovered
$19,259
$57,647
$47,048
$28,339
$20,685
-27%
Recovery Ratio
18%
20%
30%
29%
9.8%
Assault
32
33
40
30
53
77%
Forgery
13
4
3
6
2
-67%
Fraud
32
31
41
40
32
-20%
Vandalism
59
67
74
54
90
67%
Possession of Stolen Property
4
2
0
1
1
00%
Indecent Exposure
1
0
6
1
0
-100%
Drug Violations
47
49
41
55
31
-44%
DUI
27
25
37
17
40
135%
Liquor Violations
124
169
107
149
181
21%
Intoxication (PC)
74
59
30
27
50
85%
Disorderly Conduct
12
18
26
17
26
53%
Harassment
6
5
4
7
13
86%
Domestics
22
8
9
5
6
-20%
Facilitate an Underage Drinking
Party
5
4
2
3
2
-33%
Open Container-Public
3
0
1
1
3
200%
Tobacco Violations
4
8
3
7
4
-43%
72
6
5
0
0
33
3300%
563
731
460
673
374
-44%
227
180
no
145
191
32%
459
459
347
396
498
26%
258
211
262
244
250
2%
2
0
0
0
0
0%
44
20
22
28
25
-11%
4
3
4
3
4
33%
61
50
90
78
80
3%
2
3
2
5
1
-80%
192
142
170
162
175
8%
4,011
4,298
3,292
4,035
4,617
14%
490
478
358
365
523
43%
264
238
184
169
224
33%
97
213
139
79
95
%
169,969
170,957
174,370
178,896
185,394
4%
14,320
14,149
13,434
14,296
15,748
10%
Land Violations (Zoning)
MV Unlocks
Detentions-Adult
Total Arrests All Categories
Accidents-Total
Accidents-Fatalities
Accidents-Injury
Accidents-Pedestrian
Accidents-Hit and Run
Accidents-Bicycle
Accidents-Reportable
Total MV Stops
MV Citations
Speeding
Towed Vehicles
Patrol Mileage
Patrol Fuel (gallons)
Communications Division: The Dispatch Center consists of the division's supervisor and
seven (7) full time dispatchers. Three part-time employees also supplement the Center. The
current staffing level was deemed necessary to adequately provide around-the-clock
coverage to the other ten New Hampshire and seven Vermont towns that contract with the
Town of Hanover for this service.
The Dispatch Center continues to seek grant funding opportunities to continue to update its
aging radio infrastructure. Motorola estimates it will cost almost $2.1 million dollars to
replace the radio system with a modern system providing adequate coverage to our area.
At the time of this writing, we have been unsuccessful in three attempts to seek funding.
The Communications Division's telephone system installation was completed early this
fiscal year. We have now connected all municipal buildings into one phone system, and
connected our telephone system to the City of Lebanon's phone system to allow for
redundancy in our emergency communications center. We continue to work closely with
the City of Lebanon Dispatch Center and are in the process of connecting their Computer
Aided Dispatch System to our network for redundancy.
We have completed the complete installation of all new video surveillance systems within
the Public Safety complex. This system replaces one whose parts were between 9 and 20
years old. It is an expandable system. It is our hope to integrate the video system at the
parking garage and Lot #1 (behind the Town Hall) into this system in the near future.
We underwent a seamless upgrade to our Motorola Gold Elite Radio Console system. This
upgrade replaced 8 year old PC Computers that had been running 24 hrs a day, 365 days a
year.
In the upcoming fiscal year, the Communications Division will be gearing up for the
federally mandated Narrow banding of our 1 1 radio channels. This includes replacing our
Fire Radio Voter system, and several highway radios, and some Fire pagers. We will work
on a replacement schedule and any possible grant funding for this purpose. This transition
must be completed by January 1, 2013.
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Dispatch Division Statistics
Total Incidents
Hanover Incidents
All Incoming Calls
Handled by Dispatcher
Calls Transferred
911 Calls
7 am-3 pm Calls
3 pm-11 pm Calls
1 1 pm-7 am Calls
SPOTS-Dispatch
SPOTS-Mobile Data
Police Calls- All Depts.
Fire Calls-All Departments
Ambulance Calls-All Depts.
Fast Squad- All Depts.
Public Works- All Depts.
Bank Alarms
All Other Alarms
%Change
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
08-09
22,140
37,232
40,471
42,674
45,518
6.2%
13,345
16,616
20,365
22,641
21,598
-4.8%
74,587
98,224
87,032
126,947
%
56,631
77,114
70,239
66,864
%
17,956
21,110
16,792
60,083
%
2,111
3,487
3,267
3,124
3,005
-4.0%
29,916
36,857
39,577
77,104
%
21,728
30,003
27,896
41,295
%
5,356
8,906
8,419
7,592
%
128,248
307,059
300,573
293,582
331,769
11.5%
97,156
134,073
153,490
180,874
391,710
63.5%
20,523
35,286
38,004
40,180
44,101
8.9%
3,778
3,533
3,254
3,114
3,264
4.6%
1,204
3,262
3,144
3,023
3,217
6.0%
579
915
727
772
694
-11.2%
495
765
715
788
648
-21.6%
57
88
83
138
65
-112%
623
847
831
778
792
1.8%
Parking Operations: Staff of the Police Department and Parking Enforcement Division
writes improper parking notices for violations of the Hanover Parking Ordinance, to include
expired meters, parking in handicap zones without a permit, parking in prohibited areas and
for parking on streets and lots after midnight during the winter.
Parking enforcement offices are located in Town Hall on the second floor, where staff
accepts payments, answers questions and processes ticket payments through the use of their
computer based violation tracking system. Parking accepts payments in several forms, to
include cash, check and credit card. Credit card acceptance was instituted in 2007. Since
that time, credit card transactions to pay for parking violations have reached 1 5% of total
revenue in that area.
Revenue generated through parking related activities flows into a separate Parking Fund
that is overseen by the Parking & Transportation Board and the Board of Selectmen. Funds
are used to support on-street and parking facility operations, maintenance of parking areas,
the Advance Transit shuttle service for commuters and future improvements to the parking
system.
There are over 500 parking meters in Hanover, mostly offering two or three hour parking to
customers and visitors of the Central Business District. Downtown employees can park in a
large long-term metered lot (Marshall Lot) conveniently located on Maple Street, in one of
eighty long-term non-metered public permit spaces situated on the periphery of the
Business District or for free in Thompson Arena. Related permits are available at the
parking office in Town Hall.
Parking operations also manages parking in the 289 space facility at 7 Lebanon Street,
where both short-term and long-term parking is available for customers. The facility is
open 24/7, with cashiers on duty between 7:00am and 9:00pm every day, but Sunday. A
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validation program is in effect where merchants may purchase 1-hour free stickers at the
parking office to then distribute to their customers that park in the facility. The covered
sections of the facility are a good option for overnight parking during the winter parking
ban. The parking ban is in effect November 15 through April 30 each year, between the
hours of 12:01am - 7:00am.
During the year our first major expenditures on new equipment and maintenance for the
parking garage since year 2000 were made. The equipment replacement included ticket
dispensers, parking gates and computers. Preventive maintenance included repair of the
membrane and sealing of walls and capstones to keep water from infiltrating into and
damaging concrete slabs and brick.
Parking Division Statistics
Total Tickets
Handicap
Loading - Bus
Left Wheels to Curb
Expired Meter
Winter/Summer Parking Ban
2-Hour Zone
Improper Parking
Meter Feeding
2&3 Expired Meter Violation
Prohibited Zone
Towing Charge
No Town Permit
Sidewalk
Other
Court Actions
Tickets Issued by Parking
Tickets Issued by Police
Ticket Voids
Meter Revenue
Fine Revenue
Immobilization Warnings
Vehicles Booted
2008-09
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
%Change
26,416
28,307
26,498
27,053
25,858
2.1
42
47
64
35
72
-45.3
13
11
17
7
22
-58.8
98
119
88
104
150
18.2
22,700
24,243
22,665
23,957
23,095
5.7
1,381
1,383
1,651
882
-43.2
43
50
38
7
2
-81.6
100
100
153
151
156
-1.3
180
241
219
261
94
19.2
442
508
314
436
47.5
675
665
535
515
491
-3.7
29
6
19
17
15
-10.5
677
862
685
569
422
18
3
-16.9
N/A
N/A
17
11
13
5
10
-61.5
26,416
26,479
24,219
24,306
6.4
1,800
1,828
1,946
1,552
-33.9
1,709
2,441
2,573
2,702
2,793
5
408,807
402,161
393,962
367,957
408,048
-6.6
361,940
388,221
377,251
412,934
363,632
9.5
171
64
36
221
1025
29
24
14
57
22
307.1
Hanover Juvenile Diversion: Hanover Juvenile Diversion has been administered by the
Hanover Police Department since 1977. The current committee has 10 volunteer members
from the communities of Etna, Hanover, Lyme and Norwich. In addition, there are 8
medical student volunteers (SET mentors). Diversion is the alternative to a court
proceeding for first time juvenile offenders who qualify and are referred to the diversion
committee by Hanover police officers or from the Lebanon District Court. The Hanover
Juvenile Diversion Committee meets twice a month as needed.
In February 2009, at the recommendation of the Community Substance Abuse Advisory
Committee, the police department began sending all juvenile cases directly to court and
letting Judge McLeod make the determination of their disposition. Upon arrest, teenagers
now go to court where their case can be handled by one of three options: Upper Valley
Youth Court, Hanover Juvenile Diversion or be heard by the judge. This change was
implemented to change the "entitlement" attitude that had become prevalent in the
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community. The hope is that this new route of standing before the court will make an
impact on teenagers to see that an arrest is a serious consequence and that the opportunity of
diversion or youth court is an appropriate and meaningful resolution of an arrest and not a
right. The only exception to this new procedure is that juveniles (15 and under) arrested
for possession of alcohol will continue to go directly through the diversion process.
In 2009, one case went before the diversion committee. The judge chose to send all of the
remaining juvenile cases to Upper Valley Youth Court.
Diversion Statistics for 2009:
Diversion In-takes for Alcohol and/or Marijuana Offenses 0
Diversion In-takes for Other Offenses 1
Total Diversion In-takes for 2009 1_
Youth Court In-takes for Alcohol and/or Marijuana Offenses 0
Youth Court In-takes for Other Offenses 3
Total Youth Court In-takes for 2009 3
Failure to Complete Diversion or Upper Valley Youth Court 0
In 2008 and 2009, a combined total of 19 teenagers went through the Diversion and Youth
Court process in Hanover. To date, there have been 0 repeat offenders arrested for a second
offense giving a recidivism rate of 0% for the past two years.
Adult Diversion: The Adult Diversion program is for individuals in the 18, 19 and 20
year-old range who are first time offenders of the State of New Hampshire's underage
liquor law violations. A person's participation in the program is dependent on the officer's
recommendation for the individual to attend the program.
In 2009, 102 people attended Diversion, out of which 2 were not Dartmouth students.
When a young adult is charged with an alcohol related violation and if they are
recommended for attendance in the Adult Diversion program versus appearing in court,
they contact the Diversion Program Coordinator at the Hanover Police Department to fill
out the required paperwork. They are then scheduled to meet on a Saturday with a group of
their peers and a Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor to discuss issues surrounding
alcohol use, abuse and other risky behavior. The person will then have a one-on-one follow
up session with the counselor a few days later to get an individual assessment as to their
risk level with alcohol and other behaviors that may be concerning. There have been an
increasing number of students that have attended the program after requiring transport to
the hospital due to their alcohol abuse.
The fee for the program is set at $400 per person which covers the cost of the Counselor
and other materials required for the program. For FY 09-10 we are anticipating that we will
have close to the same number of attendees as last year. The expenditure of $18,000 (level-
funded) is to cover the psychologist who runs approximately two sessions per month at $75
per hour. The first session is 7 hours and the follow-up one-on-one session is approximately
half an hour per student.
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The benefit for violators to take Diversion versus going to Court is that they will not have a
record and they will receive enhanced education on the effects of alcohol and other risk
behaviors in order for them to make safer choices in the future.
Full Time Staff at Year End: Chief Nicholas J. Giaccone, Jr.; Captain Frank Moran;
Lieutenant Michael Evans; Lieutenant Patrick O'Neill; Detective Eric Bates; Sergeants:
Daniel Gillis, Bradford Sargent and David Luther; Patrol Officers: Steven Read, Jeffrey
Fleury, Shannon Kuehlwein, Alan Patterson, Jeffrey Ballard, Richard Paulsen, Rolf
Schemmel; Matthew Ufford, Mark Butler, Ryan Kennett, Josh Lee, and Daniel Fowler, III;
Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Rathburn; Records Coordinator Sheryl Tallman;
Communications Coordinator E. Douglas Hackett; Dispatchers: Lisa Camarra, Randy
Wagoner, David Saturley, Tim Goodwin, Fred Cummings, Kevin Lahaye, and Dianne
Dufresne; Parking Enforcement Technicians: Mark Caruso, Christopher McEwen; Parking
Secretary Adriane Coutermarsh; and Parking Control/Facility Supervisor Marisela Piatt.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is comprised of eight (8) operating divisions:
• Administration
• Buildings
• Grounds
• Highway
• Fleet Maintenance
• Sewer Line Maintenance
• Water Distribution and Treatment
• Water Reclamation
The Department continues to provide staff and operate the Hanover Water Works Company
through a contract.
Administration Division: The Administration Division provides long range planning,
engineering, inspections, issuing of permits, and the overseeing of the daily operations.
During 2009, the Administrative Division continued to oversee all Public Works Divisions
and the Hanover Water Works Company, providing reviews and site utility inspections for
Planning & Zoning, as well as overseeing the improvements to the Wastewater Treatment
Facility.
• The staff spent considerable time and effort in the lead up to the Special Town Meeting on
the Municipalization of the Hanover Water Works infrastructure. This included a
comprehensive review of all infrastructure of the Water Works Company, assessment of
condition, estimation of future costs of recommended improvements, and a preliminary
priority plan.
• Work began in late spring on the upgrading and improvements to Allen Street.
Improvements were completed by late summer 2009. After a three year delay, funding
was received from FEMA for the replacement of the retaining wall on Ruddsboro Road (at
the Falls corner).
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• Improvements in the waste water system continue. Planning also continued for the third
phase of facility work, which is targeted at the replacement of existing equipment,
improving reliability, increasing emergency efficiency and reducing the community's
carbon footprint.
Administrative Staff: Peter Kulbacki, P.E., Director; Michael Chase, Operations Manager;
Don Ware, P.E., Utility Engineer; Betsy Smith, Administrative Assistant; Susan Love, Data
Specialist; Terry Jillson, Water Company dedicated Administrative Assistant.
Buildings Division: The Buildings Division is responsible for the maintenance, custodial
services and facilities management for all Town owned buildings. These buildings include:
the Municipal Building located at 41 South Main Street; the RW Black Recreation and
Senior Center located at 48 Lebanon Street; the Public Safety Building (which houses both
the Police and Fire Department) located at 46 and 48 Lyme Road respectively; the Howe
Library located at 13 South Street; the Etna Library and the Etna Fire House located in
Etna, the Water Reclamation Facility (formerly known as the Wastewater Treatment
Facility) located at Pine Knolls Drive; the Summer Park Subsidized Housing Units (3
buidling units) located at 42 Lebanon Street, the Parking Garage located off from Lebanon
Street; and the Public Works Facility located on Route 120.
Significant accomplishments during 2009 included:
• Completed the installation of the standby generator at the Public Works Facility.
• Installed programmable thermostats throughout the Public Works Facility to automatically
set back the heat after hours. Also installed a boiler control system to operate and shut
down the boiler based on outside temperature.
• New insulated garage doors were installed at both the Public Works Facility and the Fire
Department buildings.
• New flooring was installed in the training room at the Police Department.
• Installation of timers on the electric hot water heaters at the Public Works Facility and the
Municipal Building to cut back energy usage after hours.
• Replaced all outdated smoke detectors at the Municipal Building.
• Upgraded smoke detectors and alarm system at the Summer Park Elderly Housing units to a
Point ID System.
• Changed out the thirty-seven (37) year old boiler at the Fire Station to a high efficient full
condensation boiler system.
• Re-stained the exterior on the old section of the Howe Library.
• Painted the outside window trim at the Municipal Building.
Buildings Division Staff: Frank Austin, Facilities and Fleet Manager; Steve Driscoll,
Building Maintenance Technician; Wayne Piekarski, Head Custodian; Neal Augustyn,
Custodian; Mark Curulla, Custodian.
Grounds Division: This year thirty-two (32) Valley Forge elms that were planted as
seedlings in 1998 were planted in various city tree locations throughout the town. These
neighborhoods included Woodmore, North Park, Dunster, East Wheelock, Valley/Conant
and on town properties throughout. The seedlings were fifteen inch (15") tall saplings in
the nursery back then and are now fifteen to eighteen foot (15-18') trees. The Valley Forge
elm is the most Dutch elm disease resistant elm available. Other species were also planted
including oaks and urban resistant maples.
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Many mature trees were pruned and the ongoing elm treatment program of large elms is
continuing. The largest elms are treated every two to three years for the prevention of
Dutch elm disease.
The city gardens have been composted and tended by the town gardener, and 4,500 fall
flower bulbs were planted for spring flowers.
Recreation field turf maintenance is an annual duty. It was a wet summer so the mowing
process was a challenge. Over seeding and aeration in the early fall has restored the heavily
used fields.
Several new tree species have been added to the cemetery arboretum. A tree labeling
system is being worked on to provide those interested with identifying characteristics of the
various cultivars.
Grounds Division Staff: William E. Desch, Urban Forester, Brian Smith, Arborist, Bob
Henry Sr., Grounds Crew Leader, and Mike Eigenbrode, Arborist's Assistant.
Highway Division: The Highway Division is responsible for the infrastructure of the Town
of Hanover. It is our mission to not only maintain the roads, sidewalks, parking lots and
drainage systems, but to improve them as well. During the winter season the highway
personnel accept the challenge of getting everybody to his or her destination safely and
back again. Summertime is a very busy season making improvements to the infrastructure
such as, but not limited to, pavement overlays (67 miles), upgrading of our gravel roads (33
miles), culvert & drainage upgrades, sidewalk reconstruction, special projects as assigned
and ongoing right-of-way maintenance.
Accomplishments for 2008-2009
• The approach from Goose Pond Road leading to Wolfeboro Road was reconstructed and
paved. This made it safer for traffic and also took care of drainage concerns from storm
runoff into Goose Pond.
• Shoulder stone (crushed ledge and fines) was added to parts of King Hill Road along with a
section of Pinneo Hill Road. Due to the high volumes of traffic on these roads, they are
prone to potholes and wash boarding. By adding the shoulder stone we were able to make
the roads safer plus extend our grading intervals on these roads.
• The Highway Department along with Fleet Services started a pilot program to lower our
carbon footprint and save fuel. Todd Bragg from Fleet Services was able to program one
third of our fleet dump trucks to a maximum of five (5) minutes of idle time. This resulted
in the savings of 466.8 gallons of diesel fuel. During the coming year, Fleet Services will
take steps to program more of the fleet vehicles. The benefits will be enormous. It will
lower our carbon footprint, save fuel and extend service intervals.
• The road surface reclaiming program was in full swing in 2009. A section of Hanover
Center Road was done in an area that was prone to extreme heaving in the wintertime. The
reclaiming process consists of grinding the old asphalt surface to a depth of twelve inches
(12") and adding six inches (6") of new gravel. This will give the road a new sub-base of
eighteen inches (18"). Chloride is then applied and Town crews start grading/compacting
the new sub-base. Because our grader is equipped with a computer system that controls the
slope of the road, many man-hours were saved in engineering layout. A new asphalt surface
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consisting of a two inch (2") base and a one inch (1") wear course is then put down,
increasing the asphalt life of the road from five (5) years to ten (10) years.
• Our culvert location and replacement program saw the replacement of approximately four
hundred feet (400') of failed culvert.
• The shim/overlay program placed 6,777 tons of asphalt on our development roads and
neighborhood streets. This should keep these streets and roads in good shape until the next
cycle in 12 years.
• Town crews rebuilt the business section of Allen Street. This included new sidewalks, new
granite curbing, new drainage structures and new paving. Also new LED lighting was
installed. The LED lighting will see an energy cost savings of 50% or more from the old
style lighting.
• Four (4) Main Street light poles and fixtures were replaced this summer, starting our
streetlight replacement program.
• Town crews painted all road markings, consisting of 39.5 miles of double yellow line, 75
miles of fog lines, 3,984 feet of crosswalk, 79 yield symbols, 81 pedestrian symbols, 2,400
feet of stop bars as well as all parking areas in town.
• Blacktop aprons were paved at the entrances to Three Mile Road, King Road and Hayfield
Lane. This will stop the development of potholes at the stop signs that are caused by
vehicles stopping and starting. This will also make it safer for the town grader. We will no
longer need to pull or back out of the intersections into oncoming traffic while grading.
• Shed Two on Greensboro Road was reorganized. Earth mounds were constructed along
with fencing and an entrance gate. This made room for an access road along with a parking
area for Farr Field.
Breakdown of Highway Labor Hours:
Highway Labor Codes BY 2008-09
Labor Description
Reg Time
Percent of Reg
Time
Total OT
Percent of
Total OT
Administration
514.25
2.09%
81.50
1.98%
Consulting
24.50
0.10%
0.00
0.00%
Education
597.75
2.43%
0.50
0.01%
Vacation/Personal
1513.00
6.16%
0.50
0.01%
Sick
582.50
2.37%
0.00
0.00%
Project Inspection
93.50
0.38%
0.00
0.00%
Research
119.00
0.48%
0.00
0.00%
Safety Improvements
1.00
0.00%
0.00
0.00%
Servicing Dept Equipment
870.50
3.55%
12.50
0.30%
Departmental Improvements
140.00
0.57%
0.00
0.00%
Not Working
66.00
0.27%
0.00
0.00%
Holiday
1048.00
4.27%
0.00
0.00%
Workers Comp Time
1460.00
5.95%
0.00
0.00%
Bereavement Leave
8.00
0.03%
0.00
0.00%
Comp Time
4.00
0.02%
0.00
0.00%
Meeting
109.50
0.45%
0.00
0.00%
Cutting/Chipping
669.00
2.72%
0.00
0.00%
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General Cleanup
607.25
2.47%
0.00
0.00%
Grading Roads
1321.00
5.38%
21.50
0.52%
Guard Rail Work
15.00
0.06%
24.00
0.58%
Hauling Gravel
257.00
1.05%
5.00
0.12%
Hauling Misc Material
61.00
0.25%
0.00
0.00%
Mowing/Trimming
231.75
0.94%
4.75
0.12%
Paved Road Repair
207.50
0.85%
0.00
0.00%
Gravel Road Repair
62.00
0.25%
1.00
0.02%
ROW Shoulder Work
354.50
1.44%
0.00
0.00%
Install Repair Replace Signs
520.50
2.12",,
0.00
0.00%
Storm Cleanup
417.50
1.70%
15.25
0.37%
Traffic Control
38.00
0.15%
5.00
0.12%
Prep for Paving
0.00
0.00%
3.00
0.07%
Sidewalk Work
283.50
1.15%
35.00
0.85%
Sweeping Street/Sidewalks
344.00
1.40%
45.00
1.09%
Emergency Call
3.00
0.01%
84.00
2.04%
Miscellaneous
62.50
0.25%
0.00
0.00%
Pavement Markings
466.50
1.90%
64.00
1.55%
Parking Lots (Summer Maint.)
14.00
0.06%
35.00
0.85%
Sweep Parking Garage
1.00
0.00%
20.00
0.49%
Pressure Washing Sidewalks
52.50
0.21%
0.00
0.00%
Leaf Blowing
79.50
0.32%
0.00
0.00%
Roadside Garbage
2.00
0.01%
0.00
0.00%
Long Line Painting
159.00
0.65%
68.00
1.65%
Pushing Snow Back
242.00
0.99%
8.00
0.19%
Cutting Ice
48.00
0.20%
0.00
0.00%
Hauling Winter Sand
669.25
2.73%
4.00
0.10%
Hauling Gravel/Mud Season
262.00
1.07%
2.00
0.05%
Plowing Operations
555.25
2.26%
996.00
24.18%
Sanding/Salting
892.75
3.64%
740.75
17.98%
Snow Removal Operations
734.50
2.99%
878.25
21.32%
Parking Lots (Winter Maint.)
176.50
0.72%
264.25
6.42%
Sidewalk Winter Operations
244.50
1.00%
177.25
4.30%
Culvert Installation
248.50
1.01%
0.00
0.00%
Check/Clean Drainage
497.00
2.02%
19.50
0.47%
Clean Catch Basins
97.00
0.40%
0.00
0.00%
Storm Damage
477.50
1.94%
0.00
0.00%
Thawing Culverts
4.00
0.02%
3.00
0.07%
Ditching
620.50
2.53%
1.00
0.02%
Catch Basin Rehab
278.50
1.13%
4.00
0.10%
Howe Library Misc.
2.00
0.01%
0.00
0.00%
Street Festival
2.00
0.01%
15.00
0.36%
Shrine Game/Parade
8.00
0.03%
15.00
0.36%
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Green Up Day
25.00
0.10%
10.00
0.24%
Chamber of Commerce/Misc.
4.00
0.02%
0.00
0.00%
Asphalt Recycling
260.50
1.06%
27.00
0.66%
Municipal Office Remodel
4.00
0.02%
0.00
0.00%
Wyeth Hunter Reclaim
4.00
0.02%
4.00
0.10%
Lyme Rd. Streetscape
176.00
0.72%
0.00
0.00%
Traffic Calming
7.00
0.03%
0.00
0.00%
Conservation Commission Misc.
10.00
0.04%
0.00
0.00%
Street Light Maintenance
31.50
0.13%
0.50
0.01%
Boat Landing
12.00
0.05%
0.00
0.00%
South Roundabout
2.00
0.01%
32.00
0.78%
Special Events
9.00
0.04%
0.00
0.00%
Lebanon St./S. Main Traffic Lights
2.00
0.01%
0.00
0.00%
Reservoir Road Rebuild
2268.50
9.24%
43.25
1.05%
Main and Wheelock Traffic Lights
31.00
0.13%
8.50
0.21%
Allen St. Rebuild
107.70
0.44%
264.00
6.41%
Grounds
8.00
0.03%
0.00
0.00%
Fleet
874.00
3.56%
10.00
0.24%
Fire Department
10.00
0.04%
0.00
0.00%
School
14.00
0.06%
0.00
0.00%
Parking Enforcement
111.50
0.45%
34.00
0.83%
Police Department
3.00
0.01%
17.00
0.41%
Recreation
13.50
0.05%
0.00
0.00%
Sewer Line Maintenance
310.50
1.26%
10.50
0.25%
Water Company
9.00
0.04%
2.50
0.06%
Buildings Department
804.00
3.27%
2.50
0.06%
24552.45
4119.25
Highway Division Staff: Randy MacDonald, Operations Supervisor; John Lahaye, Steve
Perry, Chris Berry, Roger Darisse, James Messier, Robert Henry, Jr., Moses Delphia, Jack
Lusona, Bruce Sanborn, James Cadwell, David Field, Larry Brown — Equipment
Operators/Highway Maintenance Workers
Fleet Service Division: The Fleet Service Division is responsible for maintenance of all
Town vehicles, standby generators, and operational equipment and fuel systems. The
Division provides regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on over 100 pieces of
registered equipment and an additional 60 pieces of small equipment. In addition, our
mechanics help out the Highway Division with snow removal and plowing when necessary.
Significant accomplishments during this last year include:
• With the input from the Public Works Departments, the Line Maintenance Division and the
Fire Department we prepared specifications for, and took delivery of, the following
equipment:
Stainless V-Box Sander
Chipper
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Bull -Dozer
Sewer Line Flusher
Ambulance and Rescue Truck
Fleet Service Division Staff: Frank Austin, Facilities & Fleet Manager; Donald Foster, Jr.,
Shop Foreman; Todd Bragg, Senior Mechanic; Mark Bean, Stock Room Clerk/Mechanic's
Assistant.
Sanitary Line Maintenance & Construction Division: The Line Maintenance crew is
responsible for the safe and uninterrupted flow of wastewater from the source to the
treatment facility. The crew maintained and improved forty-four (44) miles of the gravity
sewer lines and over twelve-hundred (1,200) sewer manhole structures.
The Line Maintenance crew is also responsible for providing inspection of all new and
replacement lines connecting to the existing sewer line system. This not only protects the
Town of Hanover, but also ensures that the customer receives a high quality service.
The Line Maintenance crew is responsible for the preventive maintenance of over forty-
four (44) miles of collection system using a high-pressure flushing unit. Approximately
sixty-five hundred (6,500) feet of sewer line are flushed on a monthly basis.
The Line Maintenance crew continued with their annual root-cutting program this year,
servicing more than three-thousand (3,000) feet of line in the past year with their Root
Cutting Equipment.
The Sewer Line Division replaced its eleven (11) year old Sreco sewer flusher with a
higher pressure flusher made by US JETTING.
The Sewer Line Division has started using some of the new trenchless technology referred
to as "Slip Lining." Slip lining involves lining an old clay tile pipe with new PVC pipe,
without digging up the road.
This year, two-hundred and fifty feet (250') of old eight-inch (8") clay tile sewer line was
slip lined with new pipe on Currier Street. Also slip lined was two-hundred forty-five feet
(245') of six-inch (6") clay tile pipe on Sargent Street.
Over four-hundred feet (400') of eight-inch (8") clay tile pipe was slip lined on Hovey
Lane.
Several sewer manholes and three-hundred feet (300') of sewer line have been replaced in
and around Dartmouth College's new Visual Arts Center.
With this year's paving program, twenty-five (25) sewer manholes frames and covers were
upgraded for overlays and several others needed repairs.
The crew provided the mowing and maintenance of approximately five to six (5-6) miles
of sewer line rights-of-way, which also doubles as nature walk paths. The crew also mows
two pocket parks.
The crew is working on re-conditioning the sidewalk benches on Main Street. Two to three
benches are done each year.
The crew is also responsible for the winter maintenance of all sidewalks. This is done with
the Town's three sidewalk tractors. The sidewalk tractor used for Main Street was replaced
this year, providing better service in the Downtown area.
Chris Berry and Steve Perry, from the Highway Division, received on the job training and
are now qualified to be on the emergency call list for sewer line related issues.
Sanitary Collection System Staff: Lenny Bolduc, Sewer Line Maintenance Crew
Supervisor; Raymond Swift, Line Maintenance Worker. In addition, during peak
construction time and winter operations of sidewalks, the crew is assisted by other
cross-trained DPW workers.
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Breakdown of Line Maintenance Labor Hours:
Labor Description
Reg Time
Percent of Reg
Time
Over Time
Percent of
OT
Administration
79.00
2.19%
0.00
0.00%
Consulting
10.00
0.28%
0.00
0.00%
Education
8.50
0.24%
0.00
0.00%
Vacation/Personal
445.50
12.37%
0.00
0.00%
Sick
48.00
1.33%
0.00
0.00%
Research
52.00
1.44%
0.00
0.00%
Safety Improvements
83.00
2.30%
0.00
0.00%
Servicing Dept Equipment
50.25
1.39%
2.00
0.52%
Departmental Improvements
122.00
3.39%
0.00
0.00%
Not Working
2.00
0.06%
0.00
0.00%
Holiday
153.00
4.25%
0.00
0.00%
Sidewalk Work
16.00
0.44%
0.00
0.00%
Sweeping Street/Sidewalks
61.00
7.69%
.00
2.08%
Sanding/Salting
0.00
0.00%
8.25
2.15%
Snow Removal Operations
55.25
1.53%
120.75
31.47%
Parking Lots (Winter Maint.)
4.00
0.77%
0.00
0.00%
Sidewalk Winter Operations
401.00
11.13%
220.75
57.52%
Manhole Locating
27.00
0.75%
0.00
0.00%
Manhole Raising
446.00
12.38%
0.00
0.00%
Manhole Installation
12.00
0.33%
0.00
0.00%
Mapping Sewer Line
18.00
0.50%
0.00
0.00%
ROW Maintenance
111.00
3.08%
0.00
0.00%
Sewer Line Flushing
530.25
14. 72%
6.00
7.56%
Sewer Line Inspection
72.00
2.00%
0.00
0.00%
Sewer Line Locating
116.00
3.22%
3.00
0.78%
Sewer Line Maintenance
28.00
0.78%
0.00
0.00%
SL Rehab
12.00
0.33%
0.00
0.00%
Sewer Line Rodding
11.00
0.57%
0.00
0.00%
General Cleanup
1.00
0.03%
0.00%
Sewer Line Call
27.00
0.75%
6.00
7.56%
Sewer Line Repair
104.00
2.89%
5.00
7.50%
Root Cutting
113.00
3.14%
0.00
0.00%
Bacterial Application
3.00
0.08%
0.00
0.00%
Bacteria Program
.00
0.22%
0.00
0.00%
TV Lines
70.50
7.96%
0.00
0.00%
Meter Reading LMC
44.00
7.22%
0.00
0.00%
Barrel and Bench Refurbishment
88.00
2.44%
4.00
1.04%
Grounds
5.00
0.74%
0.00
0.00%
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Fleet
Police Department
56.00
19.00
1.55%
0.53%
0.00
0.00
0.00%
0.00%
Recreation
4.00
0.11%,
0 00
0.00%,
WWTF
2.00
0.06%
0.00
0.00%
Highway
53.00
1.47%
0.00
0.00%,
Meter Reading
31.00
0.86%
0.00
0.00%,
Water Reclamation Facility
Water Reclamation Facility Employees:
Front Row: Dennis Smith, Brandon Corey, Wastewater Superintendent Kevin MacLean, and Mark Roper,
Back Row: Seth Bean and Richard Scheuer
Water Reclamation Facility: This past year was relatively quiet in regards to construction
projects, however much time and effort has been directed to upcoming projects which
consist of Aeration system replacement and Pump Station #5 {Girl Brook} improvements.
These two projects met the criteria to be included in the American Reinvestment and
Recovery Act {ARRA}. This allowed 50% of each project cost to be offset with Federal
Government funds, significantly reducing costs.
The larger "Facility Upgrade" project is approximately at the 40% design phase, with the
project anticipated to go out for bid in mid fall of 2010. This project will entail anaerobic
digester rehabilitation, influent screen installation, solids handling equipment replacement,
pump replacement, partial electrical service upgrades, Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition {SCADA} improvements and partial HVAC improvements.
General statistics for 2009 include:
• Treatment of approximately 517 million gallons of raw wastewater to secondary treatment
levels. This is a decrease of approximately 35 million gallons or 6% from 2008 levels. The
decrease is attributed to water conservation measures within the system and economical
uncertainties hindering construction projects.
• In perspective: The Water Reclamation Facility was sent 316,099 pounds of Total Settleable
Solids {TSS} and 319,959 pounds of Biochemical Oxygen Demand {BOD}-?/zese are
measureable parameters established in our permit. Of these loading measurements, we
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removed 97% of the TSS and 98% of the BOD from the wastewater last year. Our permit
mandates that we achieve a minimum of 85%. These loadings reveal {18,000 pounds}, 6%
and {12,000 pounds}, 3.8% reduction in those areas respectively in 2009
• Production of approximately 1,646 wet tons {2,507 y3} of bio-solids, all of which were
composted in Unity, Maine for beneficial reuse. This represents an increase of approximately
12% {200 wet tons} from 2008. The rise is attributed to increased dewatering for process
control and reflects the concentration of TSS and BOD coupled with the reduction of flow.
• Continued Sludge Quality Certification renewal with NHDES.
• This past year resulted in over 30 tours conducted for private, academic, and public groups.
• The Industrial Pretreatment Program {IPP} is in place and has issued permits in the following
categories: Class 1 users - 4 of 5 sites have been permitted, Class 2 users - 10 of 10 sites
have been permitted and Class 3 users - 16 of 18 sites have been permitted. This shows a
permitted status of 91% for identified user categories. IPP Coordinator - Mark Roper has
been diligently pursuing this task as well as conducting sampling events to determine the
characteristics of the wastewater that enters this facility to be treated.
• Treatment of approximately 144,850 gallons of septage from private septic systems. A
decrease of approximately {30%} 61,000 gallons from 2008. The reduction in this area can
be directly associated with the uncertainty of the economy and further demonstrating that
onsite septic maintenance is easily deferred during "normal" times and even more so when
money gets tight. It should be noted that this is not the most environmentally prudent course
of action.
• Most notably, 2009 culminated with the notification of two prestigious awards being given to
Hanover. The first was the United States Environmental Protection Agency's {EPA}
Operation and Maintenance excellence award. The second being the issuance of the New
Hampshire chapter of the New England Water Environment Association's {NEWEA}'
Operator of the Year award going to Kevin MacLean.
It is with great pride and honor that all staff working at the Water Reclamation Facility
acknowledges being recognized by fellow peers, State and Federal agencies as well as the
respected organizations which assist and provide guidance to the operation of wastewater
utilities in New England.
Treatment Division Staff: Kevin MacLean - Superintendent; Mark Roper -IPP
Coordinator; Dennis Smith - Maintenance Technician, Seth Bean and Richard Scheuer,
Treatment Technicians, Brandon Corey - Treatment Technician Assistant.
Thanks to all for their dedication, support and hard work.
Sincerely,
Kevin MacLean - Superintendent
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Supervisors of the Checklist
Duties of the Supervisors: The Supervisors of the Checklist are elected and given the
responsibility of registering the voters of Hanover and maintaining the checklist that is used
at all elections. They serve in that capacity for the Town of Hanover, the Hanover School
District, and the Hanover voters in the Dresden School District.
Elections: In 2009 there were three elections during which the Supervisors were present as
directed by New Hampshire law. The number of registered voters on the checklist on May
12 for the Hanover Town Meeting was 10,220 with 551 voting.
Registered Voters: The number of registered voters was similar for the Dresden/Hanover
school budget in March and for the Special Town Meeting that was held in October.
Town Clerk and Tax Collector
In the fall of 2008 the Town of Hanover began motor vehicle registration through M.A.A.P.
(the State's Municipal Agent Automation Project). Vehicle registrations are entered directly
into the state's DMV system and are processed instantaneously. The implementation of this
service has been very successful; in several cases, customers no longer need to go to a State
substation to complete most of their transaction. In addition, we are now able to process and
provide vanity plates, conservation plates, and survivorship transfers. In the near future, the
weight limit (which governs which vehicles can be registered through the Town Clerk's
Office vs. those which must be registered at a State substation) will be increased. Our
customers will welcome our office's ability to complete more of their transactions, as the
closest State substation is now located in Claremont.
This office is also tasked with providing customers with vital record certificates. The Town
is a part of the New Hampshire Vital Records Information Network (NHVRTN), a statewide
database developed and maintained by the Secretary of State's Division of Vital Records
Administration. This system allows us to produce copies of birth, marriage, divorce, and
death certificates for activities occurring in any New Hampshire municipality. The
following records are available through our office:
• Birth Records: 1987 -present
• Death Records: 1990 -present
• Marriage Records: 1989 - present
• Divorce Records: 1990 to within 6 months from the present date
• In addition to the State -wide data base, we have records that go back to the 1800's
for events that occurred in Hanover.
New Hampshire vital records are considered to be private, and access to them is restricted
by statute to those individuals who have a "direct and tangible interest" in the record.
Certain older records are exempt from these access restrictions. Birth records older than
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100 years, and deaths, marriages and divorce records older than 50 years are available to the
general public.
Managing and maintaining the Town's data is a major responsibility of the Town Clerks'
Office. In addition to existing databases to facilitate motor vehicle registrations, dog
licensing, landfill tickets, and vital records, in 2009 a database to manage information
pertaining to all the Town's cemeteries was implemented. Donna Stender, Assistant Town
Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector, spearheaded the process of uploading all the existing data and
entering countless records from the old handwritten books. This database is an extremely
useful tool for the office staff to access as they answer questions regarding burial records.
Right Photo: Marilyn "Willy" Black, Town Moderator; Center Photo: Town Clerk Charlie Garipay, Deputy
Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services Betsy McClain, Tax Collector/Director of Town Clerk Office
Liz Meade, Asst. Tax Collector Donna Stender; Right Photo: Selectman Bill Baschnagel.
The only election held in the 2009 fiscal year was Town Meeting Day, on May 12th 2009.
We continue to update our voter records on a regular basis through the tireless efforts of our
elected Supervisors of the Checklist.
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We're here to help with
a wide variety of services, including processing motor vehicle registrations, issuing certified
copies of vital records, dog licenses, vendor permits and collecting property/yield/land use
change taxes and sewer payments, to name a few. Our staff is dedicated to provide helpful,
efficient and friendly customer service — our citizens deserve nothing less!
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth A. Meade
Director of Town Clerk's Office and Tax Collector
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Town of Hanover
Tax Collector's Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009
2009 Tax Year 2008 Tax Year
Uncollected Taxes, July 1, 2008
Property Taxes $
Yield Taxes
Sewer Charges
Utility Credit Bal
Property Tax Credit Bal
Taxes Committed, Fiscal Year 2009
Property Taxes
Land Use Change Taxes
Yield Taxes
Sewer Charges
Overpayments
Interest on Delinquent Taxes - 32,244
Interest on Delinquent Sewer 227 1,358
$
11,698,210
-
877
-
40,903
(2,246)
-
-
(9,209)
16,108,787
15,881,074
13,300
-
7,296
2,107
1,977,769
-
2,210
48,847
TOTALS
$ 18,107,343 $
27,696,412
Collections During Fiscal Year 2009
Property Taxes
$ 10,405,386 $
27,506,867
Land Use Change Taxes
13,300
-
Yield Taxes
7,296
2,930
Sewer Charges
1,921,683
39,050
Liens Executed (Principal Only)
-
106,107
Property Tax Abatements
498
7,801
Other Tax Abatements
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54
Sewer Charge Abatements
562
-
Interest
228
33,602
Uncollected Taxes, June 30, 2009
Property Taxes
5,748,952
-
Yield Taxes
-
-
Sewer Charges
37,778
-
Utility Credit Bal
(102)
-
Property Tax Credit Bal
(28,289)
-
TOTALS $ 18,107,343 $ 27,696,412
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Town of Hanover
Tax Collector's Report
Summary of Tax Lien Accounts
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009
2008 Tax Year 2007 Tax Year Prior Years
Unredeemed Liens July 1 , 2008
Liens Executed in Fiscal Year 2009 (includes
interest and fees)
113,663
58,662 $
17,111
Abatements of Unredeemed Liens
(434)
(4,562)
Property Deeded to Town During FY2009
(1,106)
(1,358)
(1,277)
Collections During Fiscal Year 2009
(41,632)
(44,259)
(11,273)
Unredeemed Liens June 30, 2009
70,925 $
12,611 $
2009 - Ten Largest Taxpayers
Trustees of Dartmouth College
Kendal at Hanover
South Street Downtown Holdings, Inc.
Hanover Water Works Company
Hypertherm Inc.
Bayne Stevenson
Seven Lebanon Street Inc
Dorothy M. Byrne
The Sheridan Group, Inc.
Granite State Electric Company
$5,260,941
1,019,111
342,524
260,907
211,812
205,978
191,226
187,060
166,735
148,331
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009
ISSUE OF DOG LICENSES:
851 Dog Licenses $ 3,468
Payments due State on Dog Licenses 452
Payments due State on Pet Overpopulation Fund 1,574
PAYMENTS TO TREASURER $ 5,494
AUTO REGISTRATIONS:
7,568 Auto Permits Issued $ 1,1 50,946
Title Fees 2,454
Municipal Agent Fees 18,906
Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund 34,661
Mail-In Fees 2,915
PAYMENTS TO TREASURER $ 1,209,882
ALL OTHER FEES:
Vendor Permits
$
1,275
Town Clerk Fees
7,792
Dog Fines
750
Landfill Tickets
23,415
Extra Recycling Bins
1,166
Miscellaneous Fees
4,502
Notary Fees
605
Payments to State on Certified Copies & Marriage Licenses
15,236
PAYMENTS TO TREASURER
$
54,741
TOTAL RECEIPTS REMITTED TO TREASURER
$
1,270,117
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Vehicle Registration Information
Vehicle owners must begin the registration of their vehicles at the Town Clerk's office. To re-
register, owners may use the mail-in procedure or come into the Municipal Office. Renewals,
decals, transfers and plates are available. You save $1 .00 mail-in fee per vehicle by coming into
Town Hall rather than mailing in your renewal, $3.00 more if you choose to complete the final
state portion of your registration at the sub-station in Claremont.
You can now renew your vehicles online by going to www.HanoverNH.org and click on the E-
REG icon, have your bank routing and account number, and follow the instructions.
There is a $1 .50 per vehicle fee and a one-time transaction fee of 35 cents.
Dog License Information
You must provide proof of current rabies and proof of neutering or spaying. License your dog(s)
by May 3 1 to avoid $ 1 .00 per month late charges.
License Fees: Male or Female $ 9.00
Altered Male or Female; Puppies 6.50
Senior Citizen Owner 2.00 (for 1st dog only)
If you are a dog owner, you will receive a reminder in the mail that your dog(s) need(s) to be
licensed.
Dredge and Fill Applications
Those operating in or near wetlands or waterways shall file a Dredge and Fill application at the
Town Clerk's office before beginning work (RSA 483-A). Fines may be assessed for non-
compliance.
Other Services
Vendor permits are available at the Town Clerk's office. We provide notary services at no
charge for Hanover residents; there is a $5.00 fee per signature for nonresidents. Certified copies
of vital records are available for a $12.00 fee for the first copy, with an $8.00 fee for additional
copies requested at the same time (must request in person or in writing with adequate
information and authorization). Trail maps and Hanover town maps are available as well.
Landfill tickets are also purchased through our office; they are sold in a punch card of 10
punches for 15.00. Each punch is equal to approximately 25 lbs. Recycling bins are available at
$7.00 each.
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Voter Registration
Every resident of Hanover who has a fixed and permanent domicile in the town, who is a citizen
of the United States, and who is 1 8 years of age may register to vote in the town. A resident is
someone who has a domicile in the town on a continuing basis for a significant portion of each
year. A person can have only one domicile for the purpose of voting.
Voter Registration Form: Information that must be provided includes name, address (mailing
and legal residence), place and date of birth and proof of citizenship. Filling out the voter
registration form and signing it involves a solemn oath that the information is true.
Party Affiliation: No one is required to list a party affiliation, but in New Hampshire one may
register as a Democrat or Republican. Listing oneself as undeclared means that one has no party
preference; there is no "independent" party. In primary elections an undeclared voter may
request any party's ballot at the polls and will be listed on the checklist in the future as affiliated
with that party. A voter who wishes to return to undeclared status after voting may do so at the
place of polling by filling out a card and giving it to a Supervisor of the Checklist, however,
change of party affiliation from one party to another may be done no sooner than the day after
election.
Rights and Responsibilities: If the qualifications to vote are met, the Supervisors of the
Checklist will add the applicant to the voter checklist. As a registered voter of Hanover, New
Hampshire, one has the right to vote at any meeting or election held within the town. One also
shares in all the responsibilities of being a citizen of the Town and State.
Where to Register: Individuals may register to vote at the Town Office on Main Street with
office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications may be made at any time
of the year (except 1 0 days prior to any election). There are also special registration sessions
conducted by the Supervisors of the Checklist on Saturday mornings and evening hours on
certain dates just prior to an election. These dates are published in the Valley News and posted
on the bulletin board at the door of the Town Office. You may also register at the Polls on
Election Days with proper proof of ID and proof of residence. Notes...
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Notes...
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Chapter 4
Board
and
Committee
Reports
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Town of Hanover
Boards and Committees
Advanced Transit Board - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
William R. Baschnagel, 65 Trescott Road, Etna H-643-2972
Judith Rocchio, 38 College Hill, Hanover H-643-6902
Advisory Board of Assessors - 3 year Term - Nominated at Town Meeting by Majority Vote
Richard W. Birnie, PO Box 14, Etna W-646-2666 5/2012
Joe Roberto, PO Box 155, Etna H-643-2634 5/201 1
Paul F. Young, 2 Barrett Road, Hanover H-643-4488 5/2010
Katherine S. Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover H-643-3822 Selectboard Rep.
Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover H-643-8296 Selectboard Rep. Alt.
Affordable Housing Commission -3 year term - Appointed by the Board of Selectmen
Bruce Altobelli, 123 Trescott Road, Etna H-643-5006 9/2012
Len Cadwallader, 23 Rip Road, Hanover H-643-1343 9/2010
Donald Derrick, 4 Carter Street, Hanover H-643-3256 9/2012
Paul Olsen, Dartmouth College W-646-2446 9/2011
James Reynolds, 12 Storrs Road, Hanover H-643-1238 9/2010
chr. Robert Strauss, 7 Read Road, Hanover H-643-9085 9/2010
Andrew Winter, 1 1 Buell St., Hanover H-643-29 1 1 9/20 1 1
Joan Collison, 7 Pleasant St., Hanover H-643-5748 9/2012 Alt.
Vacancy H-643- — 9/2007
Vacancy H-643- — 9/2008
Vacancy W-643 9/2009
Judith A. Doherty, 97 Greensboro Road, Hanover H-643-4071 Selectboard Liaison
Bike/Pedestrian Committee - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Tim Cox, 106 South Main Street, Hanover 643-0012 tpac(a),dartmouth. edu
Doug Deaett, 1 Bridgman Road, Hanover 643-6524 DougDeaett(g),gmail.com
Scot Drysdale, 8 Mink Drive, Hanover 643-3989 Scot(q)cs.dartmouth.edu
Tom Linell, 46 Rip Road, Hanover 643-3397 TomLinell(£>yahoo.com
Roger Lohr, 1 1 Mulherrin Farm Road, Hanover 643-0920 Lohr2 1 (o> verizon.net
Matthew Marshall, P.O. Box 4, Etna
chr Hugh Mellert, 1 1 Old Lyme Road, Hanover 643-7778
Bob Norman, 12 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover
Charlie Sullivan, Ex Officio, 13 Gilson Road, West Lebanon 643-3477 Chrs(a>dartmouth. edu
Carol Perera Weingeist, 38 Valley Road Ext., Hanover 643-6850 cpereraw(a>verizon.net
Joanna Whitcomb, 1 6 Reservoir Road, Hanover
Bill Young, 22 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover 643-2224 William. Young(a),dartmouth.edu
Athos J. Rassias, 14 Carriage Lane, Hanover H-643 -4602 Selectboard Liaison
Board of Selectmen - 3 year Term - Ballot Vote
Peter L. Christie, PO Box 2, Etna H-448-1737 5/201 1
sec. Judith A. Doherty, 97 Greensboro Road, Hanover H-643-4071 5/2012
vchr.Katherine S. Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover H-643-3822 5/2012
Athos J. Rassias, 14 Carriage Lane, Hanover H-643-4602 5/2010
chr Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover H-643-8296 5/2011
Building Code Advisory Board - 3 year Term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Randy T. Mudge, 1 3 Dartmouth College Hwy. , Lyme W-795-483 1 9/20 1 0
Bruce R. Williamson, Box 193, Etna H-643-4648 9/2010
Jack Wilson, 2 Chase Road, Hanover H-643-4046 9/2010
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Chamber of Commerce
Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover H-643-8296
Conservation Commission - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
H-643-6430
H-643-4150
H-643-5844
H-643-0172
H-643-3996
W-646-3462
H-643-8990
H-643— -
H-643— -
H-643-4602
H-643-3421
Chr.
Robin Carpenter, 28 Thompson Road, Hanover
Ed Chamberlain, 20 Wolfeboro Road, Etna
Douglas Mcllroy, 1 Hay field Road, Etna
Anne Morris, PO Box 296, Etna
Judith Reeve, 14 N. Balch Street, Hanover
Sandra White, 44 Greensboro Road, Hanover
Ray Hogue, 1 Wardrobe Road, Hanover
Vacancy
Vacancy
Athos J. Rassias, 14 Carriage Lane, Hanover
Michael Mayor, 147 Three Mile Road, Etna
Etna Library Board of Trustees - 3 year term - Ballot Vote
Chris Bentivoglio, 4 Lakeview Drive, Hanover
Jean Keene, 1 Woods End Rd., Etna
Rhonda N. S. Siegel, 113 Blueberry Hill, Hanover
Friendship/Sister Cities Advisory Committee
Katherine S. Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover
H-448-9558
H-643-2899
H-448-6988
Sclcctboard Rep.
9/2009
9/2010
9/2012
9/201 1
9/2011
9/2010
9/2011 Alt.
9/2006 Alt.
9/2008 Alt.
Selectboard Rep.
9/2011 Plan. Bd. Rep.
5/2010
5/2011
5/2012
H-643-3822 Selectboard Rep.
Hanover Finance Committee - 3 year term - Appointed by Town Moderator & Hanover School District Moderator
9/2011
9/2012
5/2012
9/2012
9/2010
School Rep.
Selectboard Rep.
Selectboard Rep. Alt.
Tom Blinkhorn, 6 Meadow Lane, Hanover H-643-9863
Kristi Fenner, 8 Carriage Lane, Hanover H-643- 1251
Chr. William F. Garrity, 1 12 King Rd., Etna H-643- 1 784
Michael Gerling, 16 Chandler Road, Etna H-643-4339
John Hochreiter, 12 Ruddsboro Rd., Etna H-643-6658
Steve Woods, 16 Dresden Road, Hanover H-643-0276
Peter L. Christie, PO Box 2, Etna H-448-1737
Athos J. Rassias, 14 Carriage Lane, Hanover H-643-4602
Hanover Improvement Society
Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover H-643-8296 Selectboard Rep.
Howe Library Board of Trustees - 3 year term
chr. Ann Bradley, 5 Fox Field Lane, Hanover H-643-4369
Joan Collison, 7 Pleasant St., Hanover H-643-5748
Linda Dacey, 12 Mulherrin Road, Hanover H-643 -4524
William Dietrich, PO Box 9, Etna H-643-3776
Arthur Gardiner, 8 Sargent St., Hanover H-643-8342
William Ghezzi, 67 Lebanon St., Hanover H-643-0447
Jane Kitchel McLaughlin, 12 Downing Rd, Hanover H-643-2948
vchrToni LaMonica, 14 Mitchell Lane, Hanover H-643-3628
Steven Lubrano, 30 Goodfellow Rd., Etna H-643-1213
Treas Mado MacDonald, 19 Rip Road, Hanover H-643-3 129
sec. Philip McCaull, 62 Union Village Rd., Norwich H-649-1972
Jay Pierson, 3 1 Partridge Road, Etna H-643-3279
Mary Proom, 13 Rip Rd., Hanover H-643-5343
Devinder S. Sodhi, 6 Dunster Drive, Hanover H-643-6862
Judith A. Doherty, 97 Greensboro Road, Hanover H-643-4071
Kate Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover H-643-3822
Mary White, Director of Howe Library W-640-325 1
Parking and Transportation Board - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
cochr Bill Barr, 1 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover W-646-3396 9/201 1 (College Rep.)
Elected by Howe Corporation at Annual Meeting
2009
2011
2010
2010
2010
2011
2010
2011
2011
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010
Selectboard Rep.
Selectboard Rep. Alt.
Ex-Officio
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Richard Brannen, 3 Quail Drive, Etna
Matt Marshall, Two Mile Road, Etna
Janet Rebman, Box 5105, Hanover
Vacancy
Vacancy
Vacancy
William R. Baschnagel, 65 Trescott Road, Etna
Jonathan Edwards, Planning/Zoning Director
Julia N. Griffin, Town Manager
Patrick O'Neill, Parking Division
UVLSRPC
Nick Giaccone, Police Chief
Peter Kulbacki, Public Works Director
Parks and Recreation Board - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Kathy Boghosian, 9 Pine Drive, Hanover
vchr., Hanover
Jeff Graham, 594 Hanover Center Road, Hanover
Jack Lee, 10 Spencer Rd., Hanover
David Parsons, 1 00 Three Mile Road, Hanover
chr. Jill Polli, 8 Granger Circle, Hanover
Jay Rozzi, 33 Carriage Lane, Hanover
Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover
Planning Board - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
vchr.William Dietrich, PO Box 9, Etna
chr. Judith Esmay, 7 Read Road, Hanover
Charles Faulkner, 9 Buell Street, Hanover
Joan Garipay, 4 Ledge Rd., Hanover
James Hornig, 80 Lyme Road, #159, Hanover
Michael Mayor, 147 Three Mile Road, Hanover
Vacancy., Hanover
Michael Hingston, PO Box 344, Etna
Peter Owens, 7 Sargent Street, Hanover
Iain Sim, 10 Dairy Lane, Hanover
Kate Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover
Peter L. Christie, PO Box 2, Etna
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee - 3 year term - Appointed
chr. Chrysanthi Bien, 80 Lyme Road, #171, Hanover
Marilyn "Willy" Black, 2 Dayton Drive, Hanover
Joan Blandin, 42 Lebanon St. B-8, Hanover
Marilyn Blodgett, A-2 Summer Park, Hanover
Constance Carr, 39 Gibson Road, Hanover
Barbara Doyle, 6 Tyler Road, Hanover
Maureen Hall, 80 Lyme Road, #412, Hanover
Sue Matless, 1 7 Rayton Road, Hanover
Lee Monaco, A-8 Summer Park, Hanover
Shirley Montgomery, 46 River Road, Hanover
Nancy C. Pierce, 259 Dogford Rd., Etna
Anah Pytte, PO Box 569, Etna
Helene Rothermund, 4 1 Berrill Farms, Hanover
Evelyn Spiegel, 80 Lyme Rd., Hanover
Vacancy
H-643-3187
9/2011
H-643-9321
9/2010
W-643-3115
9/2010 (Chamber Rep.)
H-643- —
9/2009
H-643- —
9/2006
Planning Board Rep.
W-643-2972
Community Rep.
W-640-3212
W-640-3211
W-640-3219
448-1680
W-640-3323
W-643-3327
•d of Selectmen
H-643-4344
9/2009
H-643 -
9/2010
H-643-3386
9/2010
H-643-4168
9/2009
H-653-0080
9/2011
H-643- 1991
9/2010
H-643-3601
9/2011
H-643-8296
Selectboard Rep.
H-643-3776
9/2010
H-643 -9085
9/2010
H-643-3132
9/2011
H-643-4617
9/2012
H-643 -3 766
9/2011
H-643-3421
9/2011
H-643-
9/2010
H-643-2843
9/20 10 Alt
H-643-9053
9/2009 Alt.
H-643-8711
9/20 12 Alt.
H-643-3822
Selectboard Rep.
H-448-1737
Selectboard Rep. 1st Alt.
. by Board of Selectmen
H-643-5524
9/2012
H-643-8622
9/2010
H-643-????
9/2012
H-643 -1245
9/2011
H-643-3518
9/2012
H-643 -3 197
9/2010
H-643 -42 15
9/2011
H-643-5391
9/2010
H-643 -0089
9/2010
H-643 -293 7
9/2011
H-643-9311
9/2011
H-643-3044
9/2012
H-643-5351
9/2009
H-643-4353
9/2010
H-643- —
9/2008
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Myra Johnson, HR Director, Town of Hanover W-640-320X
Katherine S. Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover H-643-3822
Gail Schaal, 42 Lebanon St., Hanover W-643-553 1
Jessica Eakin, Youth-in-Action, PO Box 445, Hanover
Sustainable Hanover Committee - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Staff Rep.
Sclcctboard Rep.
Senior Center Coordinator
Marilyn "Willy" Black, 2 Dayton Drive, Hanover H-643-8622
Mary Ann Cadwallader, 23 Rip Road, Hanover H-643-1343
Chris Hoskin, 1 OB Parade Ground Road, Etna H-643-294 1 9/20 1 0
Antoinette K. Jeffery, PO Box 305, Etna H-643-2336
Chris Kennedy, 9 Kingsford Road, Hanover H-643-6252
CoChr. Larry Litten, 40 School Street, Hanover H-643-1859
CoChr. Lyn Swett Miller, 22 Rip Road, Hanover H-643-8764
Chris Soderquist, 1 1 Sargent Street, Hanover H-653-0228
Marissa Knodel, Dartmouth Representative
Emily Newmann, Sustainable Hanover Steering Committee Rep.
Brian F. Walsh, 52 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover H-643-8296
Peter Kulbacki, PO Box 483, Hanover W-643-3327
Betsy Smith, PO Box 483, Hanover W-643-3327
Supervisors of the Checklist - 6 year term - Ballot Vote
Elaine Hawthorne, PO Box 483, Hanover H-643-2988
Arlene Mahler, PO Box 483 , Hanover H-643-3 252
Linda McWilliams, PO Box 483, Hanover H-643-6565
Trustees of Trust Funds - 3 year term - Ballot Vote
Brian Doyle, 16 Downing Road, Hanover H-643-7147
Chr. Paul Gardent, 8 Woodcock Lane, Etna H-643-2790
Judson (Jay) Pierson, 3 1 Partridge Road, Etna H-643-3279
Upper Valley - Lake Sunapee Council Representatives
Vacancy W-643
William Dietrich, PO Box 9, Etna H-643-3776
Katherine S. Connolly, 2 Pleasant Street, Hanover H-643-3822
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 3 year term - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Gert Assmus, 2 Conant Road, Hanover H-643-3 644
vchrWilliam Dietrich, PO Box 9, Etna H-643-3776
Chr. Arthur Gardiner, 8 Sargent Street, Hanover H-643-1990
Stephen R. Marion, 15 Low Road, Hanover H-643-4230
Carolyn Radisch, 7 Sargent Street, Hanover H-643-9053
Maureen Bolton, 1 1 Storrs Road, Hanover H-277-9003
Sheila Buckley, 8 Weatherby Road, Hanover H-643-5359
Ruth J. Lappin, 80 Lyme Road, #329, Hanover H-643-1334
H. Bernard Waugh, 16 Pinneo Hill, Hanover H-643-2479
9/2011
9/20 1 1
9/2009
9/2012
9/2012
9/2010
9/2010
9/2012
9/2012
Selectboard Rep.
Director of Public Works
Public Works Rep.
5/2014
5/2012
5/2010
5/2010
5/2011
5/2012
9/2009
Selectboard Rep.
9/2010
9/2010
9/2011
9/2012
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9/2012AK.
9/2011 Alt.
9/2012 Alt.
9/2010 Alt.
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Other Information
Director of Administrative Services and Deputy Town Clerk (Finance Director)
Betsy McClain, PO Box 483, Hanover W-640-3203
Director of Assessing
Michael Ryan, PO Box 483, Hanover W-640-3206
Fence Viewers - 1 year term - Nominated at Town Meeting by Majority Vote
William F. Garrity, 1 12 King Rd., Etna
Vacancy
Robert Morris, PO Box 296, Etna
Fire Chief
Roger Bradley, PO Box 483, Hanover
Health Officer
William E. Boyle, PO Box 483, Hanover
Deputy Health Officer
Carolyn Murray, PO Box 483, Hanover
Human Resources Director
Myra Johnson, PO Box 483, Hanover
Library Director
Mary White - Howe Library
PO Box 483, Hanover
Barbara Price - Etna Library
PO Box 483, Hanover
Moderator - 2 year term - Ballot Vote
Daniel M. Nelson
Parks and Recreation Director
Hank Tenney, PO Box 483, Hanover
Pine Park Commissioner - 3 year term - Nominated at Town Meeting by Majority Vote
Linda Fowler, 5 Webster Terrace, Hanover H-643-1321 5/2010
Director of Planning and Zoning
Jonathan Edwards, PO Box 483, Hanover W-640-3212
Police Chief
Nicholas Giaccone, Jr., PO Box 483, Hanover W-640-3323
Director of Public Works
Peter Kulbacki, PO Box 483, Hanover W-640-3371
Surveyors of Wood and Timber -1 year term - Nominated at Town Meeting by Majority Vote
Ed Chamberlain, 20 Wolfeboro Road, Etna
John Richardson, 97 Dogford Road, Etna
Town Clerk - 3 year term - Ballot Vote
Charlie Garipay, PO Box 483, Hanover
Tax Collector
Elizabeth "Liz" Meade, PO Box 483, Hanover
Town Manager
Julia N. Griffin, PO Box 483, Hanover
Treasurer - Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Patricia Coutermarsh, PO Box 483, Hanover
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Kevin Mac Lean, PO Box 483, Hanover
H-643-1784
5/2010
H-643-????
5/2010
H-643-0712
5/2010
W-640-3340
643-0701
643-0701
W-640-3208
W-640-3251
W-643-3116
H-643-0399
5/2010
W-640-3302
H-643-4150
5/2010
H-643-5381
5/2010
W-640-3201
5/2010
W-640-3201
W-643-0701
H-640-3204
W-643-2362
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Advisory Board of Assessors Report
The Advisory Board of Assessors hears property tax abatement requests and makes abatement
recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Three members are elected and each serves a three-
year term. The Board of Selectmen appoints one Selectmen's representative and one alternate to
serve on the Advisory Board.
Activities: In calendar year 2009, the Advisory Board of Assessors met six times and heard thirty-
five Tax Year 2008 abatement requests. Twenty abatement recommendations were forwarded to the
Selectmen. Two applicants filed an appeal beyond the local level to the Board of Tax and Land
Appeals and both have been withdrawn prior to this report. Deadline for filing an abatement
application for Tax Year 2008 was March 1 , 2009.
Meeting Times: The Board schedules its meetings as the yearly abatement caseload demands.
Advisory Board Members: Paul Young, Richard Birnie and Joe Roberto.
Select Board Representatives: Katherine Connolly, and Brian Walsh, Alternate.
Affordable Housing Commission
The Hanover Affordable Housing Commission (HAHC) was established by action of the
Selectboard in September 2001 as a commission under its jurisdiction. In 2009 Town Meeting voted
to establish a Housing Commission, as a restructuring of the Affordable Housing Commission,
pursuant to RSA 673:1, and other pertinent New Hampshire Statutes which govern municipal
commissions, their conduct, and their receipt of appropriated funds to carry out their charge,
according to terms and conditions to be determined by the Selectboard. The name of the
Commission remains the same.
The purpose of the Commission is to develop and recommend to appropriate boards of the Town of
Hanover permanently affordable housing policies and regulations; promote affordable housing;
identify Town resources that could assist in the effort to provide affordable housing; study suitable
sites in the Town for affordable housing; explore and recommend partnerships with existing
organizations such as Twin Pines Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity; evaluate and report the
effectuation of Town policies on affordable housing; represent the Town at regional meetings; and
serve as an educational resource for the community.
Members are Bruce Altobelli; Len Cadwallader; Don Derrick; Paul Olsen; James Reynolds; Robert
Strauss, Chair; and Andrew Winter. Joan Collison serves as Alternate Member, and Judy Doherty is
the Selectboard's representative to the Commission. The Commission appreciates the long and
thoughtful service given by Roy Banwell and Charlotte Faulkner, both of whom retired from the
Commission in 2009, and by Peter Christie, who had served as the Selectboard's representative to
the Commission.
Gile Hill: The development known as Gile Hill, which started in 2001, was shepherded by the
HAHC through concept, preliminary design, and into project management by Twin Pines Housing
Trust and the Hartland Group. The development was dedicated by Governor Lynch in October 2007.
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Eight buildings are now open and fully occupied. They contain 61 rentals, and 16 ownership units.
Two additional buildings containing 20 condo units are under construction and will be opened in the
Spring of 2010. The remaining 23 condo units in the final two buildings are planned for occupancy
in the Spring of 2012.
In-Town Housing: The HAHC has been studying the possibilities of various In-Town sites for
affordable housing. The Commission is also working cooperatively with Dartmouth College on the
planning of off-campus housing for its employees.
Hanover Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee (HBPC)
Report for 2010
The HBPC is an advisory committee to the Hanover Select Board. The committee works to improve
biking and pedestrian opportunities in Hanover. It meets the first Thursday of the month at 4 pm at
the Howe Library. The public is encouraged to attend. Activities in 2010:
• "Sharrow" demonstration project on Lebanon Street near the Hanover High was painted on the road,
promoted and is under observation. "Sharrow" education completed included a poster that was
displayed at town meeting and other locations and a flyer was distributed. Also, an info booth and
lifesize sharrow example at the Prouty Dinner Event.
• Upper Valley Cycling and Walking Tour 10/15 was coordinated by Doug Deaett of the HBPC.
Participants from the NHDOT, Upper Valley Trails Alliance, Hanover DPW and others joined to
pedal, study, and plan. The route included Centerra, DHMC, Hypertherm, Gile Tract, Conservation
Council, Green, King Arthur Flour, Wilder Dam, Mascoma Greenway, Advance Transit and others.
The Route 120 Bike/PedVConservation masterplan was the central focus.
• Bike Map of Hanover on Google Earth was completed.
• South and North Park Street bicycle and pedestrian planning was initiated with ORW Consultants and
continues with Peter Kulbacki, Director of Public Works. A thoughtful analysis and photo
documentation of pedestrian challenges was completed by the HBPC. Implementation of final
recommendations is anticipated in 201 1.
• Pedestrian planning was expanded including a merging of bicycle and pedestrian visions and goals, a
request for town wide pedestrian policies and guidelines, and the Park Street study.
• The Capital Improvement Committee CIP was encouraged to always consider bicycle and pedestrian
issues in their planning.
• Bicycle Pedestrian Committee blog was launched.
• ORW Landscape Architects and Planners/Smart Mobility were selected from two submitted proposals
as the primary consultant to the town for HBPC consulting.
• "Sweep Spot" project was approved to place a broom and shovel at commonly dirty bike lane
locations. Bikers are volunteering to own and clean the sweep spots as needed.
• "Safe Routes to School" application was submitted to New Hampshire Department of Transportation
to fund a planning study. Decision is pending.
Committee Members: Hugh Mellert (Chair), Tim Cox, Doug Deaett, Scot Drysdale, Matthew
Marshall, Bob Norman, Carol Perera Weingeist, Joanna Whitcomb, Bill Young, Charles R. Sullivan,
Barbara Mcllroy, John Leigh, Athos Rassias, Selectboard Representative.
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Building Code Advisory Committee
The Building Code Advisory Committee advises the Building Inspector and the Planning and
Zoning Department on matters pertaining to building construction, safety, codes, and technological
changes. The committee also acts in the capacity of a building codes appeals committee. Their
combined expertise in construction is a valuable asset to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in matters
of appeals regarding the Building Inspectors' decisions, interpretations of code requirements, or
allowing the use of new technologies.
No appeals were brought forward to the committee in 2009.
In 2009 the Chair of The Building Code Advisory Committee, Bruce Williamson, along with
Planning and Zoning Staff and Planning Board members undertook an extensive review of the
Building Permit application process for one- and two-family residential projects. The primary
purpose of the review was to find opportunities for streamlining the process in order to create greater
efficiency for applicants as well as staff in the review and permitting process. The numerous hours
given by this group to the process has resulted in a detailed and thorough revision of the one- and
two-family permit application. The next step will be to update and revise the permit application
checklist. This step has already begun and will continue to undergo revision during 2010.
It has been an active year for the New Hampshire State Building Code Board as they have been
engaged in the public hearings and adoption process for the 2009 edition of the International
Building Codes. As a community that actively enforces the state-adopted building codes, Hanover
has a keen interest to understand the changes and potential impacts to the construction industry.
One aspect of construction that we will see impacted by changes will be in energy conservation. The
2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) contains significant changes
that, by Department of Energy (DOE) estimates, has the potential for increase in energy savings of at
least 15% over current minimum code standards. Quoting from the DOE website:
"When incorporated into the 2009 IECC, approved proposals will result in energy savings
totaling at least 15 percent, and perhaps as much as 18 to 20 percent, as compared to the 2006
IECC. The 2009 IECC represents an increase in energy efficiency that is unprecedented in
IECC history."
"DOE's 30% Residential Codes Initiative is focused on reducing the energy consumption of
International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) compliant homes by 30%, relative to the
2006 IECC, by the year 2012."
For a complete listing of Building code adopted in NH along with amendments see the New
Hampshire State Building Code web site at:
http://www.nh.gov/safetv/boardsandcommissions/bldgcode/index.html
The 2009 Edition of the Building Codes is anticipated to be effective in New Hampshire on April 1 ,
2010. As always, please check with us for any local amendments or assistance with the various
building codes applicable to your project.
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The construction and permitting process can, at times, be complicated. Be assured that we want to
assist you to have a successful, safe and compliant project and are available to assist you with any
aspect of the permitting and inspection process.
The Building Code Advisory Committee consists of the following members: Bruce Williamson,
Chair; Randy Mudge, Secretary; and Jack Wilson.
The Building Code Advisory Committee continues to function with two vacancies and is always
seeking individuals that would be interested in serving. If you are interested in serving on this
committee please send a written request to the Town Manager's office.
Building Inspections
Activity in 2009
New One- and Two-Family Residences:
Number of Permits Issued 8
Total Value of All Permits $ 3,816,360
Average Permit Value $ 477,045
Additions, Alterations, & Maintenance to One- & Two-Family Residences:
Number of Permits Issued 149
Total Value of All Permits $ 7,634,213
Average Permit Value $ 51,236
New Multi-Family and Additions & Alterations:
Number of Permits Issued 24
Total Value of All Permits $ 9,573,123
Average Permit Value $ 398,880
New Institutional Buildings:
Number of Permits Issued 3
Total Value of All Permits $ 14,8 1 0,945
Average Permit Value $ 4,936,982
Additions & Alterations to Existing Institutional Buildings:
Number of Permits Issued 28
Total Value of All Permits $101,650,635
Average Permit Value $ 3,630,380
New Commercial Buildings and Additions & Alterations:
Number of Permits Issued 33
Total Value of All Permits $ 13,726,671
Average Permit Value $ 4 1 5 ,960
Demolition Permits:
Number of Permits Issued 1 3
Blanket Permits:
Number of Permits Issued 1
Total Permits:
Number of Permits Issued 259
Total Value of All Permits $151,211,947
Average Permit Value $ 583,830
Total Fees Collected $ 468,566
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission was established by the 1966 Hanover Town Meeting "for the proper
utilization and protection of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of
Hanover." (NH RSA Chapter 36-A). Important natural resources include wetlands, water bodies and
groundwater, all critical for our water supply, the Town Forest and other conserved lands, trails and
other open space, scenic views, and wildlife habitat. The Commission is responsible for educating
the public about natural resource topics, monitoring conservation easements, and coordinating with
other public and private conservation agencies. The Commission supports and advises the Board of
Selectmen, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding policies and projects
involving conservation issues.
Members of the Commission at year-end 2009 are Judith Reeve, Chair; Edwin Chamberlain, Vice-
Chair; Douglas Mcllroy; Anne Morris; Michael Mayor; and Sandra White. Ray Hogue is an
alternate member. With the retirement of William Baschnagel from the Selectboard, we lost our
long-time liaison with that Board. Our new representative from the Board of Selectmen is Athos
Rassias.
This year, long-time vice-chair, Robin Carpenter, retired. Robin has been an effective and efficient
vice-chairperson and dedicated easement monitor. We thank both Robin and Bill for their service
and interesting perspectives on conservation matters.
For their tireless work keeping our trails safe and open to the public, we thank Ledyard Bank Lend a
Hand Day volunteers, Youth in Action, Dartmouth Outing Club, Tuck School, Tom Linell, Larry
Litten, Peter Shumway, Bill Mlacek, Steve Lubrano, and "retired" Ron Bailey. Special thanks to
Elisha Huggins for maintaining trails on Moose Mountain.
Thanks also to Open Space Committee members, Jim Hornig and Carolyn Tenney, for their time and
creative conservation ideas, and to Barbara Mcllroy, for organizing and energizing many work days
on Town conservation land to control invasive plants in order to conserve to our native flora.
The Commission would also like to acknowledge the generosity of Ann and Harte Crow in donating
a conservation easement on 239 acres on Goose Pond Road to the Upper Valley Land Trust. This
conservation easement will protect the property from future development or activities that might be
harmful to habitat and resources on the property. Pressey Brook and Tunis Brook flow through the
property and create a large wetland complex with valuable wildlife habitat. Sustainable forestry, low
impact recreation and wildlife habitat improvements are among the activities that will take continue
to take place on the land. The Crow property is located in the Moose Mountain East conservation
and recreation area identified in our Open Space Priorities Plan as one of ten areas in Town where
conservation efforts should be focused.
Conservation Commission Activities in 2009: In order to better understand the natural resources
south of Mink Brook and to better support wildlife in the Route 120 corridor, the Commission hired
Rick Van de Poll, a principal with Ecosystem Management Consultants, to inventory the natural
features. He regaled the Commission, landowners in the study area and members of the public who
attended his presentations in April and November with a wealth of information about our flora and
fauna in that section of Town. His work was funded using $15,000 from our Conservation Fund and
will be used to make conservation and land use plans in that area of Town. It is significant that this
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inventory was conducted in conjunction with a city-wide natural resources inventory in Lebanon,
concurrently undertaken by Mr. Van de Poll.
The Commission upgraded the annual conservation easement monitoring program by hiring Vicki
Smith to monitor the 2 1 properties protected by conservation easements or restrictions. In addition
to visiting each property, Vicki took additional time to document the condition of the properties and
to contact the 48 owners to clarify easement provisions and observations from the monitoring visits.
Through the Open Space Committee, the Commission worked with several landowners to educate
and support them in conservation opportunities on their property including appraising the value of
conservation easements and negotiating easement terms. The Commission also discussed
conservation opportunities south of Mink Brook and in the Moose Mountain East area with a
developer/landowner, The Nature Conservancy and the Hanover Conservation Council.
Through its Trails Committee, the Commission:
Updated the Town Trail Map available in paper copy at the Town Offices and on-line at the town
website;
With the assistance of volunteers from Ledyard Bank, removed invasive plants and improved
the footpath between Hovey Lane and Currier Place;
Realigned and benched a trail at Rinker Tract and naturalized the steep erodible bank it formerly
climbed;
Completed a 1-mile re-routing of an unsightly section of the Ridge Trail on Moose Mountain;
Scouted a trail easement near Etna Highlands Road and a connection between Pasture Road and
the Baum Conservation Area;
Following invasive removal, re-vegetated areas along Old Highway 38 with native species;
Performed routine trail maintenance, including drainage and the cleanup of downed trees,
overhanging snags and trash.
The Commission spent over $2,500 from its operating account for contracted assistance in
maintaining trails.
Other Activities: In cooperation with the Hanover Garden Club, volunteers worked to remove
invasive plants at the entrance to Old Highway 38. Some of the abutting neighbors also removed
invasive plants from their yards in order to support the effort to keep a healthy balance of native
species on our conservation lands and in their yards.
The Commission continued to work with the Hanover Conservation Council to remove burning bush
and bitter sweet from Balch Hill conservation lands, spending $100 from the operations budget for
this work.
The Commission partnered with Ledyard Bank for trail work on Lend a Hand Day and now receives
a dollar for street trees and native plant restoration for every Ledyard account that goes paperless.
Survey work was completed on the Town's Mink Brook conservation lands, including the posting of
signs about dumping and cutting on town land. This multi-year project cost $18,000, some of which
came from the operating fund and the rest from the Conservation Fund.
The Commission paid $600 from the Conservation Fund for a survey of some of the boundaries of
the Tanzi Tract along Mink Brook.
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Two warrant articles were sponsored by the Conservation Commission and approved by Town
Meeting 2009 to enable the Commission to support conservation projects undertaken by other
conservation organizations and for land in other communities.
The Commission worked with landowners to address cutting trees on town owned land to improve
views, and to allow tree cutting, a new trail and a privy on land restricted by conservation easements
monitored by the Commission.
The Commission developed policies concerning hunting on the Town-owned Dana property,
vegetation management on Town-owned lands, and expenditures from the Conservation Fund for
open space protection.
The Commission conducted 14 site visits to review proposals and commented on 10 proposed
projects within wetland or waterbody setbacks for the property owners, Zoning Administrator,
Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and State of NH Wetlands Bureau.
The Commission suggested open space and trail projects to be considered for inclusion in the Capital
Improvements Plan, currently being drafted by town staff.
Collaboration continued with the Hanover Conservation Council, Hanover Garden Club, Boy Scout
Troop 45, Pine Park Association, Youth- in- Action, Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association, Upper
Valley Land Trust, Upper Valley Trails Alliance, the Mascoma Watershed Conservation Council,
the Goose Pond Lake Association with $900 support for the Lake Host Program, the Appalachian
Trail Conservancy, the Lebanon Conservation Commission and the NH Association of Conservation
Commissions with $500 support for dues.
The Conservation Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meetings are held on the second
Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM, in Town Hall. The Open Space and Trails Committees meet
regularly once a month while the other committees of the Commission meet as necessary for project
needs. The Commission and its committees are always eager for wider participation. Please contact
the Planning and Zoning Office for these meeting schedules.
Conservation Fund Balances
Balance @
Balance @
7/1/2008
Deposits
Withdrawals
6/30/2009
Conservation Commission General
Purpose Funds
$508,534
$15,329
$(112,200)
$411,663
Conservation Easement
Stewardship Fund
$-0-
$100,606
$-0-
$100,606
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Conservation Commission
Activity in 2009
Meetings 1 3
Presentations on Mink Brook
Highlands Natural Resource Inventory 2
Site Visits 14
Cases:
Docks 0
Additions, Structures, or Fill in
Wetland or Wetland Buffer 1 0
Open Space Subdivision 0
Other _0
Total Number of Cases 1 0
Etna Library Board of Trustees
The Hanover Town Library, or Etna Library, has been an architectural and cultural landmark in the
Village of Etna for over 100 years.
The mission of the Hanover Town Library is to be an active presence in the village, providing its
services to the community in a personal manner while preserving its historic building. Head
Librarian Barbara Prince and Assistant Librarian Mary King have fulfilled this mission with warmth
and enthusiasm.
The Etna Library maintains a circulating collection of approximately 8,000, and hosts a full schedule
of programs targeted towards toddlers, school children and adults. The library is a popular venue for
book groups and this year has become the village hub for wireless Internet service.
The librarians are assisted in their efforts by substitute librarians Caroline Tischbein, Stephanie
Snelling and Jayne Costello, and a host of volunteers who staff the library on Saturday mornings,
shuttle books to and from the Howe Library, and help with the annual pie and book sales.
The Trustees of the Hanover Town Library are elected by Hanover voters, serve three-year terms,
and meet monthly to oversee the operations of the library. The Trustees wish to thank the librarians
and volunteers for their superb service to the library this year.
Members of the Board of Trustees: Christine Bentivoglio, Jean M. Keene, and Rhonda N. S. Siegel
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l-TOW/P ) ^ne Howe Library Corporation
Board of Trustees Annual Report
Expand your world. '
The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m, except during July and August.
The Corporation's Annual Meeting is the second Thursday in October.
Development Program 2009: The primary purpose of the Corporation's Development Program is
to increase the funding for the library facility and collections enhancements beyond what can be
expected from tax revenues.
In September, with advice from current and former trustees, the Board of Trustees adopted a
Development Program Plan which will operate under and advise the Board with respect to:
• Status of and goals of the Development Program;
• Candidates for possible leadership positions in the Development Program;
• Possible changes in policies, procedures and other aspects of the Development Program;
• Other matters as the Board may request of the Committee.
Membership on this Committee will be composed of the chairs of the Annual Fund Drive, Planned
Giving, Special Campaigns, Events Committee, and the Development Coordinator. Also included in
membership as ex officio members are the Board Chair and the Library Director. The remaining
membership of the Committee shall be annually appointed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees
from among the Trustees and members of the general public.
We are working very hard to tie development and programming together so that donors clearly
understand the benefits of a successful development program. Howe remains an outstanding facility
in large part because of the working relationship between Howe Library and The Howe Library
Corporation.
Committee Highlights:
Annual Fund Drive: Jane Kitchel McLaughlin, Chair
Proceeds from the Annual Appeal help pay for approximately 27% of the library's operating costs.
They are used to enhance collections and computers as well as funding adult and children's special
programs. Earnings from the Corporation's unrestricted endowment funds are needed to repay the
$1.8 million USDA loan for the library renovation and expansion project, which was completed in
2005. The goal for the 2009-10 Annual Fund is $100,000. As of this writing, in the 5th month of the
campaign, giving has reached 71% of this goal.
Events Committee: Ann Malenka, Chair
This committee is responsible for raising funds through special events. A wine tasting held at Howe
on March 27, 2009 raised $12,864 after expenses, an increase in net revenue of $3,287 over the 2007
wine tasting. The event included a silent auction of photographs from the 33rd Annual Elden Murray
Photographic Exhibition and a variety of wines and local foods. This year we plan another wine
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tasting at Howe on March 26, which will be similar to last year's event in format and content,
including the silent auction from the Murray Photographic Exhibition.
Finance Committee: Arthur Gardiner, Chair
Ledyard Financial Advisers manage the library's investment funds with oversight from the Board's
Finance Committee. The Finance Committee meets periodically to review the management
arrangements and the investment performance of the funds.
Nonresident Fee Committee: The Nonresident Fee Committee has met since 1995 to advise the
Howe Board on annual fees for non-residents to borrow from the library. The recommendation from
the Howe Board then has gone to the Selectmen who have the ultimate authority to determine fees.
The Howe Board voted this past fall, with the knowledge of the Board of Selectmen, to disband this
advisory committee and rely on the Board of Selectmen representative to the Howe Board to relay
any recommendations on this matter from Board and library staff to the Board of Selectmen.
Facilities Committee: Devinder Sodhi, Chair
This committee meets annually with Frank Austin, Facilities and Fleet Manager for the Town of
Hanover. Issues currently being addressed include ensuring that the HVAC system is up and
running before the next cooling season, installing brighter lights in the front lobby, and replacing
carpeting around the Circulation desk, and correcting a leak at the front entry.
Ann Bradley, Chair, The Howe Library Corporation Board of Trustees
Howe Library - a partnership of The Howe Library Corporation and the Town of Hanover
13 South Street Hanover, New Hampshire 03755 603.643.4120 www.howelibrary.org
Parking & Transportation Board
The Parking & Transportation Board advises the Board of Selectmen on matters relating to parking,
traffic, public transportation, parking facility and other related activities in Hanover. They also
review and advise on the use of parking generated funds and expenditures. Membership includes
representatives from town businesses, Dartmouth College, the Chamber of Commerce and
volunteers from the community. The Board meets at 4:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month
in Town Hall.
In 2009 the Parking & Transportation Board provided input on Central Business District initiatives
to improve communication with customers. These initiatives included the "Parking Car-ma" project,
which offered seven ways communicated through print and radio ads to make finding a parking
space in downtown Hanover easier and more convenient. The PTB also helped design new holiday
bags used to cover downtown meters during approved free parking periods in December. The dark
green fabric bags prominently display the Hanover logo.
The PTB provided on-going advice to Town staff during the year as they worked with Dartmouth
officials in creating a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Dartmouth. This
agreement will lead to Dartmouth providing additional spaces in the downtown for use by the public
and managed by the Town.
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The PTB seeks new members and citizen input. Interested parties can contact Lt. Patrick O'Neill at
Town Hall at 640-3219 or by e-mail at partick.oneill(ajhanovernh.orK for more information or to be
put on the agenda of an upcoming meeting.
Planning Board
As part of its study of residential zoning, the Planning Board conducted a series of
neighborhood tours throughout the summer and fall of 2009. This picture shows
Planning Board members, Planning and Zoning Department Staff, and citizens in the
neighborhood west of downtown.
The year 2009 brought one large and complex project and many small projects for non-residential
development to the Planning Board for review. Interestingly, perhaps in reflection of the national
economic downturn, there were no major subdivisions in Hanover in 2009 that created vacant lots.
One project created four lots on land already developed, and three condominium projects created one
new commercial unit and allowed the conversion of six residential apartments into six condominium
units. One new lot was created on Austin Avenue.
Residents across town are attentive to changes in their neighborhoods and look to the Master Plan,
local regulations, and the Planning Board to maintain the attractive character of their neighborhoods
and preserve what they like best about Hanover. In response, the Planning Board has been working
to develop amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and Site Plan Review
Regulations to implement the Master Plan, by protecting qualities of Hanover that are threatened,
and while accommodating appropriate types and degrees of development.
Our major planning emphasis this year has been to understand Hanover's residential neighborhoods
and what makes them such great places to live. The Board began its work by inviting landowners
and residents to three public forums held at the Ray School in January. Each public forum focused
on different parts of Hanover: in-town neighborhoods; rural neighborhoods; and the neighborhoods
along Route 10, River Road, and Greensboro Road and around Goose Pond. Attendees were asked to
tell the Planning Board what they appreciate about their neighborhoods and what things concern
them.
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In the spring, summer, and fall, the Planning Board visited in-town neighborhoods on foot and more
rural and remote neighborhoods in a bus generously provided by Kendal at Hanover. With
impressions from the public forums and their own observations from their four field trips, the Board
has begun to work on policies as a basis for re-zoning the area around Goose Pond. This fresh look
at redefining land use controls in that specific neighborhood will equip the Board with a process of
looking at other residential neighborhoods and will lead to conversations with residents about the
changes they would like to see. This neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach will take a few years,
and the Planning Board looks forward to working with residents and inviting their consideration of
possible zoning changes at future Town Meetings.
In addition, the Planning Board significantly revised its Site Plan Regulations. Most of the changes
are procedural, including the provision for a Minor Project Review (MPR) Committee, a committee
permitted by statute and authorized by Town Meeting. The MPR Committee, comprising Town
employees, is empowered to review and permit smaller projects. It will meet to review these
proposals in public sessions during the day, expediting the approval of applications for minor
projects. Decisions of the MPR Committee may be appealed to the Planning Board. Small projects
that formerly came to the Board for waiver of site plan review will now be heard by the MPR
Committee.
The Planning Board work in 2009 included:
Reviewing and approving site plans: Dartmouth College's Visual Arts Center, loading docks at
the Hood Museum and Spalding Auditorium, replacement of an oil bunker with a chilled water
facility, and conversion of an apartment house to a sorority.
Reviewing and approving modifications to the approved site plan for a 69-bed hotel now under
construction on South Street.
Reviewing and approving the creation of one new residential lot on Austin Avenue, four lots
with existing residences, six residential condominiums and one commercial condominium.
Reviewing the conceptual design for the Friends of Hanover Crew's conversion of a Lyme Road
residence and barn to a rowing club facility and installation of a crew dock at Wilson's Landing.
Reviewing and approving 14 minor lot line adjustments and 14 requests for site plan waiver for
projects as diverse as a new garage behind the Police Station, handicapped accessible entrances,
new fences, and the addition of panel antennae to an existing telecommunications tower.
Making visits to the site proposed for Dartmouth's new Visual Arts Center and to four different
neighborhoods.
Holding four working sessions on amendments to the Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations as
well as nine sessions and three public workshops on Hanover's neighborhoods.
Conducting educational workshops on innovative land use planning techniques, variance, non
conforming uses, and traffic engineering.
Holding one scenic road hearing.
Preparing zoning amendments that were considered and adopted at the Annual Town Meeting in
May 2009, holding two hearings on these amendments, and preparing another set of amendments
to be considered at the Annual Town Meeting in 2010. Over the year, three evenings were spent
discussing potential zoning changes.
All of this work was done as the Board has continued to meet regularly to implement the 2003
Master Plan. The Master Plan and land use regulations may be viewed on the Town's website,
HanoverNH.org, and copies may be purchased at the Planning and Zoning Office. The Planning
Board's agendas are also posted at the same website.
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The current members of the Planning Board, as of December 3 1 , 2009, arc Judith Esmay, Chair; Bill
Dietrich, Vice-Chair; Charles Faulkner; Michael Mayor; James Hornig; and Joan Garipay. Alternate
members are Michael Hingston and Peter Owens, and Iain Sim, newly appointed. Kate Connolly
and Peter Christie serve as Board of Selectmen Representative and Alternate Representative,
respectively. Planning Board members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. One member
serves on the Conservation Commission to provide coordination between the Commission and
Planning Board. Two other Board members are active representatives to the Upper Valley Lake
Sunapee Regional Planning Commission.
It was with deep gratitude that Planning Board members and staff bid Nancy Collier and Bill
Baschnagel goodbye in 2009. Nancy served on the Planning Board since 1 997 and assumed its chair
in 1999. An accomplished leader, Nancy guided the Board through its adoption of the Master Plan in
2003 and served on a number of Planning Board committees. Bill was a strong advocate for ends-
based regulation and deliberate decision-making especially when transportation and parking were
concerned. Nancy and Bill's contributions to the Planning Board will long outlast their tenure and
are much appreciated.
Generally, the Planning Board hears applications for subdivision and site plan review at 7:30 PM on
the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Boardroom at Town Hall. The Board holds
planning workshop sessions to focus on Master Plan implementation and policy development at 7:30
PM on the second Tuesday of each month. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate in
all meetings of the Planning Board. The Planning Board welcomes your comments in writing or by
email at Planning.Board@HanoverNH.org.
Planning Board
Activity in 2009
Planning Board Cases:
Site Plans 5
Site Plan Waivers 14
Planned Residential Developments and
Continuing Care Retirement Communities 0
Major Subdivisions 3
Minor Subdivisions 2
Modifications 1
Lot Line Adjustments/Lot Mergers 14
Preliminary Plans, Revocations, Extensions, Scenic Roads, other _5
Subtotal 44
Other Business:
Master Plan 18
Zoning Amendments, Informal Reviews, Site Visits, etc. 23
Total: 85
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Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
(Hanover Senior Center)
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee meets at 4:00 on the first Monday of each month. The
meetings are open and all are welcome.
The members of the board are: Chrysanthi Bien (Chair), Constance Carr, Barbara Doyle, Maureen
Hall, Evelyn Spiegel, Marilyn "Willy" Black, Anah Pytte, Shirley Montgomery, Peter Christie
(Select Board Rep.) Lee Monaco, Sue Matless, Nancy Pierce, Marilyn Blodgett, Nora Wijn and Gail
Schaal (Senior Center Coordinator)
Our regular schedule is very busy with three very well attended exercise classes a week, and
bimonthly ceramics classes with volunteer Linda Couture, monthly basket weaving with volunteer
Ann Collins, a monthly potluck lunch with volunteer musician Roger Tatro, and a Birthday
celebration with music by Esther Balch. We also have crafts, a toy projects with the toys being
donated to the Shiner's Hospitals, monthly lunches sponsored and served by the area churches. The
Dartmouth students are back this year to volunteer their time with computer help. The VNA brings
two health clinics a month to the center for Blood Pressure and Foot Care. Line dancing has become
a very popular form of exercise at the Senior Center with instructor Jamie Orr.
A group also meets at the senior center once a month for an interfaith coffee. We also offer bridge
on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoon movies.
Our annual Yard Sale was held on March 27th 2010 with the proceeds being donated to "WISE".
All programs at the Richard W. Black Community/Senior Center are open for all seniors at all
times. Please join us.
Sustainable Hanover - Celebration 2010
Report of The Sustainable Hanover Committee
During the past decade, citizens in Hanover, NH have been working to ensure sustainable prosperity
and well-being for the community. The 2003 Master Plan provides the Town with a framework for
preserving the core elements of our Town. As stated in the "Vision for Hanover" section (p.2) of the
Master Plan, these elements include "a vital urban and campus core surrounded by a traditional rural
New England Countryside" in which residents enjoy "varied quality of life experiences all over
Town."
In this context, residents will have:
• Convenient and accessible access to open space and year-round recreational opportunities;
• A variety of neighborhoods with a strong sense of community;
• An exciting, livable town.
To achieve this, the following will occur:
• Automobiles will play less of a role, and residents and the community will be healthier for it;
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• Critical and fragile natural resources will be preserved for the health, enjoyment and
education of future generations;
• Less distancing associated with scattered development.
Since 2003, a growing body of evidence suggests that communities like Hanover, NH must pay
increasingly close attention to issues associated with climate change, peak oil and sustainability. To
help manage these pressing issues in the context of the Master Plan, the Sustainable Hanover
Committee (SHC) is charged with serving as a clearinghouse and collaborative umbrella for
the many sustainability initiatives occurring in Hanover. Using the Natural Step principles as a
guide and always taking a systems approach, the SHC promotes learning opportunities for all and
develops operational goals enabling the community to measure its progress to sustainable prosperity
and well-being.
To that end, this report focuses on, (1) a celebration of achievements to date and (2) next steps on
our path to community sustainability.
Sustainability Achievements to Date: A Sample of Actions: Sustainability initiatives have
occurred throughout Hanover — in our schools, our Town, our businesses and homes, and at
Dartmouth College. Three categories provide a broad framework for understanding our actions.
Infrastructure achievements involve buildings, roads and other physical features of the community;
Cultural achievements are changes that people make in their behavior and values that support
sustainable prosperity and well-being; Learning achievements are the numerous workshops,
lectures, discussions, films and other gatherings that promote increased understanding of our choices
for sustainable living.
Infrastructure:
• Programmable thermostats installed in all Town facilities over the winter of 2006/07, and
lowered Town building temperatures, particularly nights and weekends.
• Chamber of Commerce expanded the Hanover Farmers' Market on the Dartmouth Green.
• Lawns replaced with wildflower fields to reduce mowing.
• Expansion of community garden to meet increasing demand; considering a second location
based on projected demand for 2010.
• Hanover High School Environmental Club helped create an outdoor classroom that includes
raised beds for vegetables. To learn more, visit http ://greenteam.dresden.us/
• Began replacement of ornamental streetlights on South Main St. and Allen St. with LED
fixtures; remaining 50 lights to be replaced over next 5-10 years as budget allows.
• Installed solar pay stations in Marshall Lot parking facility in 2008 and Lebanon St. parking
lot in 2009.
• Replacing older traffic signals with LED's to reduce energy consumption: South Main and
Lebanon St. in 2007, Main and Wheelock and South Main and South St. in 2008.
• Replaced two Police Department traditional sedans with hybrid Toyota Camry's in 2008
and replaced large SUV with light-weight, more versatile, significantly higher mpg
conversion truck in 2009.
• Implemented transition to B-10 bio-diesel program for our Public Works Department in
2007.
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• Replaced all windows in Town Hall and will track fuel oil use closely this winter to
establish pay-back period.
• Conducted energy audits on town buildings and subsequently invested substantial funds to
re-insulate, install new windows, install new siding and otherwise tighten up three Senior
Housing apartment buildings (Summer Park).
• The Richmond Middle School has installed a small dishwasher in the science lab prep room
and several homerooms have created a "green" lunch room, where students use their own
plates, bowls and flatware instead of the disposable items from the cafeteria. The student
response has been great, and the sixth grade team is purchasing a dishwasher for their lunch
rooms.
• No Idling zones have been created at each of the three Hanover schools.
• Installation of motion detecting lights and energy-saving bulbs in Ray School and Howe
Library.
• Conversion to "greener" cleaning products at the Ray School and Howe Library.
• Paper towel dispensers are now auto-feed at the Howe Library.
• Increased cost of public printing has reduced number of copies printed at the Howe Library.
Installation of duplex copying for staff.
• The Co-op installed a geothermal heating and cooling system at it's new Community
Market on Lyme Rd in 2008. The Co-op won a Lean and Green award in 2009 for new
construction (from Business NH Magazine) and UK Architects, the architects, won an award
in Jan 2010.
• In 2009, the Co-op conducted comprehensive energy audits for the Hanover and Lebanon
stores and invested in recommendations that could result in as much as a 10 percent
reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions at the Co-op, effective 2010.
• In 2009, the Co-op began composting inedible food waste and floral waste. The Co-op now
diverts nearly all organic materials away from the landfill toward higher uses, to the tune of
287 tons in 2009.
• Chamber of Commerce Intern evaluated and provided plan to implement recycling for
downtown Hanover businesses (2009-10).
• Dartmouth College was awarded a $330,936 grant from the New Hampshire Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Fund to help implement the campus energy management system, which will
measure and monitor energy use in near real-time around campus and support Dartmouth's
commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030.
• Following two sustainability self-assessments conducted by the College's Resource Working
Group in 2009, Dartmouth College is drafting a Sustainability Roadmap that identifies
current practices, future goals, and indicators to measure progress in the areas of energy and
greenhouse gas emissions, materials and waste management, food and dining, and
transportation.
Culture:
• The Co-op made environmental sustainability a core part of its business: In 2004, the Board
formalized the Co-op's commitment to environmental sustainability by making it one of the
Co-op's "Global Ends." (HCCS Global Ends #7: Because of the HCCS there will be a
thriving business entity that protects and restores the environment.")
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• In 2005-6 the Co-op employed a part-time Sustainability Coordinator. In 2007+ the Co-op
has employed a full-time Sustainability Coordinator.
• The Co-op began collecting #5 plastic from shoppers in 2009; more than one ton was
shipped to Preserve Products during the year. The Co-op also takes back EcoPak clamshell
containers from Co-op shoppers for recycling.
• About one half of the Co-op's unsellable organics goes to Willing Hands for distribution to
food banks and other recipients; about a quarter is diverted to pig farmers; and the remainder
is composted.
• The Ray School's second grade team is experimenting with vermi-composting (worms).
The school is working on becoming the pilot school in a town-wide composting initiative.
• Programs for kids at the Ray School include recycling, an annual spring "Walk to School
Day", continued use of stainless flatware in the Ray Cafe lunch program rather than
disposable plastic ware.
• 12,000 plastic bags were saved by Hanover High School students who chose to use no bag
or a re-usable bag when going to the Co-op in Hanover during the fall of 2009.
• In keeping with The Natural Step philosophy regarding fairness and social equity,
numerous entities collected food and clothing for The Haven and participated in successful
fundraising and volunteer in support of Haiti's earthquake victims (Co-op, Ray School
collected over $2600 for Haiti).
• Dartmouth competes in Recyclemania 2010, an intercollegiate, international competition to
promote recycling, composting, and waste minimization on college campuses. Dartmouth
aims to increase its diversion rate from 27% to 40% by April 2010.
• Dartmouth College & the Sierra Club organized the Annual "Sustainable Move-Out/Move-
In Campaign". Currently in its fifth consecutive year, this student-run campaign netted over
$9,000. The student environmental organizations use the proceeds to fund "green" projects
on and off campus.
• The Sustainable Living Center (SLC) is a student-initiated living and learning laboratory
based on the three pillars of academics, community outreach, and residential experience. The
SLC opened in September 2008 as an affinity house for 19 residents and other interested
students, staff, faculty and community members to learn, practice, and teach a lifestyle of
minimal environmental impact.
• The Waste-reduction/Recycling Action Group is planning a community-wide yard sale for
late summer 2010.
• Localvore & Slow Food movements continue to grow.
• Howe Library recycles books that are withdrawn from the collection, takes old printer
cartridges to Town Hall for recycling, and staff brings home recyclables (bottles, cans,
plastics) that the Town doesn't take.
• Lou's Restaurant received a green certification from The Green Restaurant Association
(dinegreen.com).
• Dartmouth College has a full-time Sustainability Manager.
Learning:
• Natural Step training workshops for Town Manager, and Sustainable Hanover Committee,
and directors of Town departments.
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• Town-wide Sustainable Hanover Community Workshop (February 7, 2010).
• Police Lt. Michael Evans attended national conference on the latest trends in fuel efficient
vehicles for public safety uses in fall 2009 and Frank Austin, Fleet and Facilities Manager,
attended a national conference on hybrid, fuel efficient and electric vehicle development for
Public Works in 2008.
• The seventh grade team at the Richmond School has adopted an integrated environmental
curriculum with each discipline weaving environmental themes into its study; for example,
the English teachers have worked with their students to research and write persuasive essays
on a topic of sustainability.
• Several committed students and staff joined the Vermont Carbon Rally competition and won
first prize for schools, which came with a $5,000 aware to be applied to further Richmond
Middle School sustainability efforts.
• The Sierra Club, League of Women Voters, Sustainable Hanover Committees have joined to
with others to offer free public film and lecture series; public fora and workshops;
dissemination of energy saving and weatherization information; free distribution of compact
fluorescent light bulbs; providing speakers for sustainability-related events; public advocacy
on sustainability initiatives; working with the Sustainable Hanover, Sustainable Dartmouth,
and Hanover High School Environmental Club initiatives.
• The Hanover High School Environmental Club established a Reuse and Recycling Master
List for items that are not collected in the curbside recycling program.
• Compost Field Trip for town & school staff to Montpelier, VT Composting program.
• The Public Communications & Media Action Group developed Prototype Web Site to inform
and engage the community.
• Vermont Earth Institute / Catamount Earth Institute Discussion Courses with several town
organizations.
• Dartmouth has hired Professor Anne Kapuscinski as the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished
Professor of Sustainability Science. She is working with a collaborative team of faculty,
students, and staff to develop a Sustainability Minor, graduate program, and expanded
academic and research opportunities at the Dartmouth Organic Farm.
• A series of classes in Environmental Studies and Engineering have focused on achieving
carbon neutrality at Dartmouth College through energy efficiency, energy conservation, and
renewable energy.
• On February 10, 2010, the Dartmouth Sustainability Initiative, Tuck Sustains, and the Allwin
Initiative at Tuck organized the first Dartmouth Sustainability Summit that brought together
the undergraduate College and graduate schools to explore options for future collaboration in
the pursuit of sustainability.
• On April 16th- 17th, 2010, Dartmouth College will host a sustainable design symposium:
Sustainable Design: from LEED to Living Buildings, Integrated Design/Integrated
Development Conference (IDID VI). The symposium is sponsored by the Dartmouth College
Sustainability Initiative and the Environmental Guild of the New Hampshire Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects (AIA).
• A number of Sustainability "Summits" and conferences occurred in 2009 and 2010 at
Dartmouth and in Town.
For a more in depth summary of actions, visit the Sustainable Hanover web site:
http://www.sustainablehanovernh.org
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Moving Forward Toward Sustainability: As the list above indicates, citizens in Hanover, NH
have been working hard to ensure sustainable prosperity and well-being for the community. Our
present challenge is to create a vision of a sustainable community that includes specific goals
and a structure for measuring our success. As an outgrowth of our Community Sustainability
Workshop in February 2009, the SHC has begun developing specific sustainability goals and
indicators that will enable us to track our progress over time. We do not, for example, have a way to
compile data about individual actions taken in individual households; we do not have a central
location where individuals, businesses and other entities can go to measure progress.
To this end, 2010 will be the year of goal-setting and strategic sustainability planning. Within the
context of The 2003 Master Plan and the Natural Step framework, the SHC will engage the
community in a conversation about sustainability indicators and actions we can all take to
participate in the ongoing measurement of our collective challenges and successes.
For example, how many gallons of fuel and kilowatts of energy do the 3,000 households in Hanover
use? What actions are people taking to change their behavior in order to reduce their impact on the
environment, while simultaneously contributing to the increased well-being of the community?
How many households have solar hot water and/or solar electric? How many households have
chosen to reduce the temperatures at which they heat their homes and by how much? How many
tons of waste can we divert by composting more at our homes, businesses and organizations? These
are the kinds of questions we are asking. Please join the conversation.
Volunteers Needed: To get involved in and to support our work, please contact us at
sustainablehanovernh(S)gmail.com. The SHC needs volunteers to participate in event planning
(like The Naked Table Project and other educational events) and data gathering. We also invite you
to attend the monthly meetings of the Sustainable Hanover Committee at Town Hall on the third
Wednesday of each month (8 AM).
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyn Swett Miller & Larry Litten
Co-chairs, Sustainable Hanover Committee
March 1,2010
Members of the Sustainable Hanover Committee: Chris Soderquist (Systems Consultant), Brian
Walsh (Selectboard Liaison), Peter Kulbacki (Hanover Public Works), Marjorie Rogalski, Mary Ann
Cadwallader, Chris Kennedy, Chris Hodgkin, Emily Neuman (Co-op Food Stores), Marissa S.
Knodel (Dartmouth College)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment held 12 Public Hearings, 12 deliberation sessions, and 1 public site
visit in calendar year 2009. The Board considered 48 cases, with several of the cases being heard on
more than one hearing night. Relaxed standards for the granting of variances, as dictated by the
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New Hampshire Supreme Court, has added to the length and complexity of a number of Zoning
Board hearings.
While State Statute allows up to 10 Zoning Board members (5 full members and 5 alternate
members), the Zoning Board began the year with 7 members and ended with 9. Sheila Buckley and
Maureen Bolton were appointed to the Board in 2009.
Prior to the night of the public hearing, sitting members review a packet of information on each case,
allowing them to ask relevant questions during the hearing. Following the hearing, members
individually visit the property site, review the submitted information and hearing testimony, and
draft preliminary case decisions. At the public deliberation session, draft decisions are read aloud,
specifics of the decision are discussed, sections are revised and reworked according to the members'
discussions, and then a final decision vote is taken.
The current full members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment are Arthur Gardiner, Chair; Bill
Dietrich, Vice-Chair; Carolyn Radisch, Clerk; Gert Assmus, and Steve Marion. H. Bernard Waugh,
Ruth Lappin, Sheila Buckley, and Maureen Bolton are Alternate Members.
Generally, the Zoning Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on the fourth Thursday of the
month, with a deliberation meeting scheduled for the following Thursday. Interested individuals
should check the hearing and deliberation schedule, especially around the holidays, as meetings are
apt to be rescheduled in order to accommodate the fullest compliment of members. All hearings and
meetings of the Board begin at 7:00 PM, are held at Town Hall, and are open to the public.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Activity in 2009
Zoning Board of Adjustment Cases:
Special Exceptions 32
Variances 9
Appeals of Administrative Decisions 1
Building Code Appeals 0
Rehearings 3
Other _3
Total 48
Zoning and Use Permits:
Residential 238
Commercial 76
Institutional 37
Total 251
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Outside Agency Reports
CATV Executive Director's Report
I guess one of the best compliments we had last year was from a Comcast technician who visits
many public access stations. While doing work at our Tip Top Classroom, he noted how busy we
were with producers editing and taping, etc. He stated that this is unusual because most access
stations he visits are not very active. Free Speech is definitely working at CATV. Last year was a
busy year as usual for CATV. During 2009 CATV agreed on a new Comcast contract which runs
through 2014. We also hired a new employee Ella Farnsworth and moved into our new studio at the
AVA Gallery.
Last year we aired 17,712 programs which is 13,015 hours of programming. During 2009 we aired a
total of 1,752 government meetings which was 552 hours of government programming. Last year we
aired 9,906 local programming which is 3,016 hours of locally produced programs. (These are total
repeated programs). We had a good breakdown of locally produced programs per town. The
communities' breakdown is as follows: Hanover - 237, Hartford - 197, Lebanon - 137, Norwich - 27
and Hartland - 9 (these do not include government meetings and these are first run programs)
Government meetings first run programs are as follows: Dresden - 18, Hanover
-42, Lebanon - 206, Hartford, 152, Norwich - 59 and Hartland - 56. (These figures are first run
programs)
In 2008 CATV was number one in the State of Vermont in hourly programs and in the middle in
number of programs. CATV is also in the process of developing a new web-site. This content
management system will allow viewers to communicate more with CATV and vice versa. Our new
web-site will include our daily programming right on the front page, along with other vital
information pertaining to CATV.
As you can see by our staff reports how many producers and different programs that are being
produced at CATV. CATV is developing new ways to communicate with our viewers with a new
Video on Demand service that will show all CATV programming to our viewers with cable modem
or DSL capabilities.
CATV at the Tip Top and AVA Gallery are looking forward to a great year for 2010. CATV is
blessed with great employees who work hard for our television viewers and the public as a whole.
We also have many volunteers who work hard at both studios. I would like to personally thank Steve
Giroux, BreAnna Kline, Luke Chrisinger and Ella Farnsworth for being great and hard working
employees. These people make CATV go.
As CATV moves into the new fiscal year we look to strengthen our relationships with our member
towns. Our studio and both classrooms have continually been busy and moving forward with new
technology and ideas. CATV continues to work with the Hartford Area Career and Technology
Center in working with their students in video productions.
As Executive Director I am pleased with the help of our Chair, Peter Glenshaw in his leadership and
effort he is putting into CATV. I would also like to thank the whole board for their support for
CATV and helping us move forward.
— Bob Franzoni
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Hanover Improvement Society
Report to the Town of Hanover 2010
The Hanover Improvement Society is an independent and not for profit organization founded in
1922 for the purpose of beautifying Hanover with money generated from sources other than tax
dollars. The Improvement Society owns and operates The Nugget Theater, The James Campion III
Ice Rink and Storrs Pond. The Society members are committed to making Hanover a better place in
which to live. We assist with the plantings of town gardens, the construction of town projects such as
the Black Community Center, The Howe Library and the town parking garage.
In addition to good works on specific community projects the operation of Storrs Pond as a
community resource continues to be one of our most visible undertakings. We firmly believe that
Storrs Pond is a vital community asset and should be available and affordable to the entire
community. At the same time infrastructure and safety are not inexpensive. Today most profits
garnered from our activities at the theater and rink are used immediately to operate the pond, leaving
precious little if anything for other good works. We will continue and possibly expand our fund
raising activities in support of this work and hope that you can join us in our efforts.
We welcome your questions and your support of the Hanover Improvement Society. Please contact
any of the members of the Society or stop in to our offices above the Nugget Theater and say hello.
We would very much like to know what you think of our efforts.
John A. Hochreiter
President
Hanover Improvement Society
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During 2009 the Committee continued to maintain a regional website (www.uvhhw.org), hosted
booths at the Upper Valley Home Life Exhibition and the Hanover Food Co-op, and provided
volunteers for the household hazardous waste collections at the Lebanon Landfill.
Home & Life Show Event Booth: The Household Hazardous Waste Committee's booth in March
featured information on collections in the area including dates and what materials are and are not
accepted. "Universal Waste" examples and management options were provided. These materials
include rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, auto batteries, antifreeze, and mercury-
containing devices such as button batteries, thermostats, and thermometers. Pesticide free lawn and
garden care continued to be a focus. Alternative cleaning recipes were distributed. A large map
displayed the household hazardous waste collections in the area with their dates, times, and contacts
for further information.
Co-op Community Partner in March: The Committee displayed a tri-fold on HHW collections,
what to bring, what is not acceptable, collection statistics, etc. Handouts were provided for non-
toxic household cleaner recipes, informational sheets on batteries crop-off sites, dates and location of
2009 HHW collections, and information on universal waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Support: The committee provided volunteer support at
the collections held at the Lebanon Landfill, keeping waiting times short and residents informed. A
total of 450 households from Cornish, Enfield, Hanover, Lebanon, Lempster, Lyme, Piermont,
Plainfield, and Springfield brought waste to two collections at the Lebanon Landfill in July and
October.
Unwanted Medicine Collection Research: The Committee is working with Dartmouth Hitchcock
Medical Center to provide Unwanted Medicine collections combined with the 2010 HHW
collections. Training will be obtained from Sarah Silk at the Wolfeboro, NH facility to insure
successful implementation of a complex service.
The Upper Valley Household Hazardous Waste Committee is made up of volunteers from Upper
Valley towns. We invite anyone interested to attend our meetings and become involved.
Margaret Bragg, Hanover, NH
Vickie Davis, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission
Charlotte Faulkner, Hanover, NH
Joyce Noll, Etna, NH
Barbara Whitman, Chair, Lebanon, NH
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Chapter 5
Miscellaneous
Information
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The Senate of the State of New Hampshire
107 N. Main Street, Room 302, Concord, N.H. 03301-4951
MATTHEW S. HOUDE Office 271-2104
District 5 TTY/TDD
1-800-735-2964
Legislative Update from Sen. Matthew Houde, District 5 - March 2010
Let me start by saying "thank you". It is a privilege and honor to represent Hanover, which is part of Senate
District 5, in the NH Senate. As you gather for town meeting, I wanted to share some of the rewards (and
challenges) of the current session in Concord.
2009 Highlights
While much energy and attention was focused, appropriately, on the state budget last year, the Legislature
also addressed bills involving same sex marriage (passed), mandatory seat belts (did not pass), and medical
marijuana (passed but was vetoed). While the same sex marriage bill was an historic moment, the latter two
issues seem to be re-visited every session - and last year was no exception.
State Budget
The economic climate continues to challenge state and local governments. At the same time the need for
services increases (for example, more people across the state are in need of Medicaid and unemployment
benefits), the state has not collected enough revenue to address these needs. As a result, the Legislature and
Governor continue to look for ways to close the gap. Many drastic cuts to programs have been proposed,
and the Legislature has heard bills proposing various solutions on the revenue side - including expanded
gambling. Gambling remains a controversial issue, and the vast majority of people I heard from in Senate
District 5 do not support it. I voted against the gambling bill, but it passed the Senate 14-10. Regardless of
what the House does with the bill, cuts alone cannot close the gap without severely hurting those in need of
services; it is likely that we will need to find additional revenue as well. I welcome your thoughts and
suggestions regarding this ongoing issue...
The fate of the LLC Tax
Everyday the "LLC tax" (technically, the extension of the interest and dividends tax to LLC distributions)
looks less and less likely to remain in effect. Several bills have been heard that would either repeal or
essentially eliminate the tax. Additionally, the Governor has indicated that he will support repeal - provided
it is done as part of a wider review of state business taxes and solutions to the state's revenue problems. (It
was estimated that the LLC tax would generate $ 1 5 million/year.)
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Health Care Legislation
While the federal government has passed historic health care reform legislation, there is still much the state
can do to address affordability and access. One bill that I sponsored, (SB 390) would provide employees of
businesses that do not currently offer health care coverage a way to obtain it. Briefly, employees could
choose from certain coverage options available through "cafeteria plans" set up by their employers. With
cafeteria plans, employees pay for the coverage with pre-tax dollars (through payroll deductions) at a
significantly reduced rate from the individual insurance market. The cost to the employer of setting up a
plan is small; it ranges from $0 (if the employer sets it up him/herself) to $250 (if the employer hires an
outside HR consultant to do so). Those costs - and more - would be recouped since the employer would be
contributing less to federal employment taxes. This bill passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Another bill that I introduced (SB 510) would establish a study commission to look at the differences
between coverage for oral cancer treatment as opposed to IV cancer treatment. Currently, most health care
insurers cover oral cancer medication under a pharmacy benefit, which requires a co-pay with each refill.
On the other hand, IV cancer treatment is covered as a medical benefit - so that the insured only pays a one-
time co-pay and a fixed deductible. The concern is that this may discourage health care providers from
prescribing oral medication - even if oral treatment could prove beneficial. There are several questions
surrounding the issue that remain unanswered, however, so - assuming the bill passes the House - a
committee will be formed to collect information, take testimony, and make any recommendations for future
legislation.
Hanover Water Works
The Senate also passed a bill of particular local concern regarding the municipalization of Hanover Water
Works, which passed your special session late last year. The bill was sponsored by all of your
representatives and was necessary to facilitate the transaction.
This has been a challenging session. The Legislature continues to address not only the issues discussed
above, but also myriad other issues both large and small. All of your representatives welcome your input.
Best wishes for a productive town meeting!
Regards,
Matthew Houde
NH Senate - District 5
matthew.houde(q)leg.state.nh.us
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Raymond S. Burton
338 River Road
Bath, NH 03740
Tel. (603) 747-3662
Car Phone (603)481-0863
E-mail: ray.burton4©gte.net
Executive Councilor
District One
Report to the People of District One
By: Executive Councilor Ray Burton
2009 was indeed the year of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)/Stimulus
Funds in New Hampshire!
Towns in Council District #1
CARROLL COUNTY:
Albany, Bsmsii.
Chatham, Conway. Eaton.
Elttnghsm, Freedom, Hart's Lot.
Jackson. Malison, Moullonborough,
Osslpee, Sandwich. Temworth.
Tultonboro. Wakeliold, WoUaOoro,
GRAFTON COUNTY:
Ale«andria, Ashland. Balh,
Bamon, Bethlehem, Brrdgewater.
Bristol, Campion, Canaan,
Doioiesior, Easton, Ellsworth,
Enlield, Franccnla. Giallon,
Groicn. Hanover, Haverhill,
Hebron, Holdemess. LandaH,
Lebanon. Lincoln, Lisbon,
Livermoie, Littleton, Lyman,
Lyme, Monroe, Orange, Ortord
Piermonl, Plymouth, Humney,
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Warren.
Waterviile Valley, Wentworth,
Woodstock
BELKNAP COUNTY:
aiio". Belmont, Center Harbor,
Giltord. Lsconla, Meiedith,
New Hampton. Sanbornton. Titton
As of November 4, 2009, $579,305,870.00 had been allocated in New Hampshire in nine
areas: business/community; education; employment; energy; health; housing; safety;
technology and transportation. Of that $181,463,876.00 went to Council District One towns
and cities and the counties of Belknap, Carroll, Coos, Grafton and Sullivan.
The ARRA money has enabled local, state and county government to work on projects that
have been in process and planning for years. For a complete listing of these projects go
to: www.ed.state.nh.us/education/recovery/index.htm or write to my office.
Governor Lynch has now submitted the New Hampshire Transportation Plan to the New
Hampshire House and Senate. Highways/bridges, rail, aviation and public projects are
among the proposed recommendations. Contact your local State Senator and Legislator for
details about what projects you believe to be key ones for your region.
As Councilor, I do not see new revenues being raised in New Hampshire State Government.
With the decline in existing revenues leading to cut backs in services, only time will
determine what the law making branch has in mind for new dollars. Keep in close touch
with your local State Senator and Legislator to make sure costs are NOT passed on to county
and local government.
The Governor and Council are required by law to fill dozens of boards and commissions with
volunteers. If you are interested in serving, please send a letter of interest and your resume to
Governor John Lynch, Attention: Jennifer Kuzma, Appointment Liaison, State House, 107
North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301 For the current list of what possible appointments
might be coming up go to: http://www.sos.nh.gov/redbook/index.htm.
There is a constant flow of informational items available at my office: tourist maps,
consumer handbooks and the New Hampshire Constitution. Each Monday I send, via e-mail,
the schedule of my weekly meetings and other information. Send me your e-mail to be
added to the list at rburton@nh.gov or find the schedule on my State House web page at:
http : //www.nh. gov/council/district 1 /schedules.
Contact my office anytime I can be of help.
COOS COUNTY:
Berlin, Canal), Clerktville,
Colebrook, Columbia. Ooilon.
Dtxviflo, Dummer, Errot,
Gotham, Jelferjon, Lancaster ,
Milan. Miueijoid. Northumberland,
Pittsburg, Randolph, Shelbume,
Stewartstown. Stark. Stratford.
White! iald
SULLIVAN COUNTY:
Charlestown, Ciaromont, Cornish.
Croydon, Grantham, Newport
PlamliokJ. Springllsld. Sunapeo
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2009 Summary of Legal Activity
Plaintiff
Defendant
Town Legal
Case/Type
Attornev
Attornev
Expenses
Outcome
Telecommunication
Robert Ciandella
$
576
Ongoing Legal Research
- West Central NH Regional Health
& Security Communication Consortium
Robert Ciandella
$
2,950
Ongoing Legal Research
- SegTEL, Inc.
Caroline Cole
Robert Ciandella
$
143,499
Settled
- PUC Utility
Robert Ciandella
$
3,392
Ongoing
Pole Docket
Salvatoriello -Avellino
Sean Gorman
Laura Spector
$
1,433
Resolved
Health Violation
Glynn
John Glynn
Walter Mitchell
$
726
Withdrawn
ZBA Appeal
Paragon
Barry Schuster/
Laura Spector
$
919
Pending
ZBA Appeal
Robert Miller
Patton
James Mulligan
Laura Spector
$
1,068
Pending
Zoning Violation
Municipalization of
McLane, Graf
$
31,882
Ongoing legal
Hanover Water Works Co.
General Legal Advice
Municipal Law
-
Walter Mitchell
$
18,187
Civil & Employment Law
Mark Broth
16,829
-
Charles Bauer/
Daniel Mullen
$
2,023
Total General Legal Advice
$
37,039
Total
$_
223.484
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Fire
Fire Safety Crowd Control
Cost +35%
Cost +35%
Cost +35%
Cost +35%
Fire
Private Fire Hydrants - Fees
Ultimately Governed by Most
Current Hanover Water Works
Company NH PUC Order
$l,364.37/yr
$ 1,621. 09/yr
$l,685.33/yr
$l,685.33/yr
Fire
Annual Monitoring Fee -
Master Fire Box
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Fire
False Alarm Charge - Fire
Service
$100.00
if: Free
2^: $100.00
3rd: $200.00
4th and
bevond: $300
per response
If: Free
2^: $100.00
3rd: $200.00
4th and
beyond: $300
per response
If: Free
2^: $100.00
3^: $200.00
4th and bevond:
$300 per
response
Fire
Rescheduling of Fire Alarms
or Sprinkler Acceptance Test
because of contractor/owner
not ready for test
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
Fire
Building Permits: Stand-
Alone Gas Installation and/or
Replacement
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
Fire
Building Permits: Additional
Appliances (Gas) beyond
Original Permit
n/a
n/a
$15.00/per
appliance
$15.00/per
appliance
Fire
Building Permits: Stand-
Alone Oil Installation and/or
Replacement
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
$55.00
Fire
Building Permits: Additional
Appliances (Oil) beyond
Original Permit
n/a
n/a
$15.00/per
appliance
$15.00/per
appliance
Fire
Re-inspection Fee - Gas or Oil
n/a
n/a
$50.00
$100.00
Fire
Projects Requiring Outside
Consulting Assistance (where
outside consulting services for
plan review, testing or
inspection are required)
Full cost
+10%
admin
charge
Full cost
+10%
admin
charge
Full cost
+ 10%
admin
charge
Full cost
+10% admin
charge
Ambulance
Per Capita - Hanover
$18.58
$20.19
$21.50
$22.31
Ambulance
Per Capita - Lyme
$18.58
$20.19
$21.50
$22.31
Ambulance
Per Capita - Norwich
$18.58
$20.19
$21.50
$22.31
Ambulance
Community Contributions
Adjustment to Cover Insurance
Contractual Obligations for
Ambulance Calls Originating
in Community
Pro-Rated
Share of
Lost
Revenues
Pro-Rated
Share of
Lost
Revenues
Pro-Rated
Share of
Lost
Revenues
Pro-Rated
Share of Lost
Revenues
130
Town of Hanover
- Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Deot/Board
Type of Fee-
Adopted
I \ 2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Ambulance
Report Copies for Reports 1 -4
Pages
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Ambulance
Report Copies for Reports over
4 Pages
$10.00
+$.50/page
over 4 pages
$10.00
+$.50/page
over 4 pages
$10.00
+$.50/page
over 4 pages
$10.00
+$.50/page
over 4 pages
Ambulance
Treatment with Transport -
Basic Life Support - (plus
mileage)
$300.00
$375.00
$375.00
$400.00
Ambulance
Treatment with Transport -
Advanced Life Support Level
1 - (plus mileage)
$350.00
$475.00
$475.00
$475.00
Ambulance
Treatment with Transport -
Advanced Life Support Level
2 - (plus mileage)
$500.00
$650.00
$650.00
$675.00
Ambulance
Treatment with Transport -
Special Care Transport
$575.00
$700.00
$700.00
$775.00
Ambulance
Mileage Rate
$9.00/mile
$11.00/mile
$11.00/mile
Sll.OO/mile
Ambulance
Treatment/No Transport -
Advanced Life Support
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Oxygen Charge
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Defibrillation
$70.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Esophageal Obturator Airway
$70.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Endotracheal Tube
Administration
$70.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Cardiac Monitoring
$90.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
IV/Drug Administration
$75.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Ambulance
Additional Treatment Charges
(with or without Advanced
Life Support Transport) -
Medications
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Ambulance
Emergency Services
Paramedic Intercept Charge
n/a
$125.00
$125.00
$200.00
Ambulance
Special Event Standby
$100.00/hr
$150.00/hour
$150.00/hour
$150.00/hour
General
Administration
Processing Fee for Returned
Deposit Item (NSF Checks or
Checks Drawn on Closed
Accounts)
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
General
Administration
Late Fee on Unpaid General
Service Invoices (billed
through the Town's
Accounting Office) Balances
over 45 Days Old
12.00% per
annum
interest
12.00% per
annum
interest
12.00% per
annum
interest
12.00% per
annum
interest
General
Administration
Photocopying - single page
(8.5" x 11.0")
$.25/page
$.25/page
$.25/page
$.25/page
General
Administration
Photocopying - single page
(8.5" x 14.0")
$.50/page
$.50/page
$.50/page
$.50/page
General
Administration
Photocopying - single page
(1 1.0" x 17.0")
$.75/page
$.75/page
$.75/page
$.75/page
General
Administration
Copies of Appraisal Card for
Property Owner
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
General
Administration
Copies of Appraisal Card for
Requesters Other than Property
Owner
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
General
Administration
Copies of Warranty Deed
$2.00
$2.00
$1.00/page
$1.00/page
General
Administration
Copies of Tax Map
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
General
Administration
Copies of Tax Bills for
Property Owner
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
General
Administration
Copies of Tax Bills for
Requesters Other than Property
Owner
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
General
Administration
Electronic Files from Town
Databases - on diskette or e-
mailed (no data filtering a/o
manipulation)
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
General
Administration
Customized Reports from
Town Databases (e.g.,
Assessment and Town Clerk
Databases)
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$50.00
132
Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by th(
■ Board of Selectmen: June 22, 20()<>
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
General
Administration
Valuation Listing (Hardcopy)
from Assessment Database
(Hardcopy)
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
General
Administration
Mailing Labels from Town
Databases
$.35/page
$.35/page
$.35/page
$.35/page
General
Administration
Hanover Code of Ordinances
and Regulations
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
General
Administration
Hanover Master Plan - 2003
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
General
Administration
Master Plan Land Use Concept
Map
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
General
Administration
Zoning Ordinance plus Map
$7.00
$8.00
$10.00
$10.00
General
Administration
Zoning Map
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
General
Administration
Subdivision Regulations
$3.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
General
Administration
Copies of Recorded Tapes
n/a
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
General
Administration
Site Plan Regulations
$3.00
$3.00
$4.00
$4.00
General
Administration
Building Code Ordinance
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
General
Administration
Open Space, Water Resources,
and Other One-Sided Color
Maps
$.50
$.50
$1.00
$1.00
General
Administration
Trail Maps - Selected
Individual Trails
$1.00/each
$1.00/each
$1.00/each
$1.00/each
General
Administration
Trail Maps - Combined Area
Trails
$4.00/each
$4.00/each
$4.00/each
$4.00/each
General
Administration
Notary Public Services - per
signature - Non-Residents
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
General
Administration
Notary Public Services - per
signature for Hanover
Residents
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
General
Administration
Vendor Permit - Daily
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
General
Administration
Vendor Permit for 9 Months
beginning March 1 and ending
November 30
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
General
Administration
Pole License
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
General
Administration
Articles of Agreement
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
General
Administration
Vital Statistics (e.g., Certified
Copy of Birth Certificate)
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
133
Town of Hanover
Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
General
Administration
Lamination of Vital Statistics
Records
$.50/certificate
Sl.OO/certificate
Sl.OO/certificate
$1.00/certificate
Highway
Driveway Permits
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
Highway
Private Construction - Class VI
Highway Permit
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Highway
Excavation Permits
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
Howe Library
Overdue Materials Fine (with
exceptions below)- before 2nd
Notice
$.10/day
$.10/day
$.10/day
$.10/day
Howe Library
Overdue Fine for videos,
DVDs, CD-ROMs, art prints
and reference books
$1.00/day
$1.00/day
$1.00/day
$1.00/day
Howe Library
Interlibrary Loan Fee - all fee
payers per transaction
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Howe Library
Museum Pass Non-Pickup Fee
n/a
n/a
$5.00
$5.00
Howe Library
Museum Pass Overdue Return
Fee
n/a
n/a
$5.00/day
$5.00/day
Howe Library
Amazon Kindle (electronic
book display) Overdue Fee
n/a
n/a
n/a
$1.00/day
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Non- Resident Family - 1 2
Month Membership
$100.00
$110.00
$115.00
$120.00
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Non- Resident Family - 3
Month Membership
$35.00
$35.00
$50.00
$50.00
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Non- Resident Senior Citizen -
12 Month Membership (65+)
$75.00
$80.00
$80.00
$80.00
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Dresden Student Card;
(Dresden Tuition Students -
paid for by SAU, not by
student)
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Dresden Employee Card
n/a
n/a
n/a
No charge
Howe Library
and Etna Town
Library
Resident Childcare Providers -
A proportion of the Non-
Resident Family 1 2-Month
Membership fee of $1 15.00
based on percentage of non-
resident children whose
families do not have Howe
Library non-resident
memberships; borrowing limits
apply
varies
varies
varies
varies
134
Town of Hanover
Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dcpt/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
Adopted
Adopted
Adopted
FY2006-07
FY2007-08
FY2008-09
FY2009-1I)
Howe Library
Non-Resident Childcare
and Etna Town
Providers; borrowing limits
Library
apply
$100.00
$100.00
$115.00
$120.00
Planning and
Combined Application for Building and Zoning
Permits: Fee
as appropriate
rom below
Zoning
plus $25.00:
Minimum Permit Fee:
Residential:
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Planning and
Zoning
Commercial, Institutional,
Multi-Family, and Other
Non-Single-and- Two-
Family- Residential
Construction, Additions,
Renovations, Alterations:
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Planning and
Single- and Two-Family
$25.00 plus
$25.00 plus
$25.00 plus
$25.00 plus
Zoning
Houses
$0.50/sq.ft.
$0.50/sq.ft.
$0.50/sq.ft.
$0.50/sq.ft.
Planning and
Zoning
Residential Renovations
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
Non-Habitable Structures
Accessory to One- and Two-
Family Residential: Porch,
garage, shed, fence, pool,
Planning and
temporary trailer, retaining
Zoning
wall, and similar
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
$0.25/sq.ft.
Commercial, Institutional,
Multi-Family, and Other Non-
Single-and-Two-Family-
Residential Construction,
Additions, Renovations,
Alterations:
$50.00 plus:
$50.00 plus:
$50.00 plus:
$50.00 plus:
for Portion of Construction
$5.50 per
$5.50 per
$5.50 per
$5.50 per
Cost up to $10,000,000
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
Planning and
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Zoning
for Portion of Construction
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost between $10,000,001 and
$4.15per
$4.15per
$4.15per
$4.15per
$20,000,000
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
$1,000 of
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
for Portion of Construction
Cost Exceeding $20,000,000
$1.85 per
$1,000 of
$1.85 per
$1,000 of
$1.85 per
$1,000 of
$1.85 per
$1,000 of
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
135
Town of Hanover
Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Planning and
Zoning
Sign, Awning, or Canopy
$30.00
$25.00, plus
$30.00 for
electrical or
foundation
$25.00, plus
$30.00 for
electrical or
foundation
$25.00, plus
$30.00 for
electrical or
foundation
Planning and
Zoning
Moving or Demolition
$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Planning and
Zoning
Building & Zoning Permits:
Revision Plan Review and
Partial Submissions
5%
surcharge
for each
occurrence
$50.00 per
hour of
review time
$50.00 per
hour of
review time
$50.00 per
hour of
review time
Planning and
Zoning
Projects Requiring Outside
Consulting Assistance (where
outside consulting services for
plan review, testing or
inspection are required)
The Town of Hanover has 60 days to review
complete applications. In the event an
applicant wants expedited review, or the
Building Inspector deems the scope and
complexity of the project to warrant outside
review, the applicant shall, in addition to
fees specified herein, pay costs of review by
a third-party consultant selected by the
Town.
Planning and
Zoning
Duplicate Inspections Log
n/a
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Permit (not part of
Combined Application)
n/a
$25.00
$35.00
$35.00
Planning and
Zoning
Building Permits: Blanket
Permit per Project (Sec. IX of
Building Code Adoption
Ordinance)
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Planning and
Zoning
Building Permits: Permit
Extension
n/a
n/a
n/a to $50.00
n/a to $50.00
Planning and
Zoning
Building Permits: Re-
Inspection
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Planning and
Zoning
Building Permits:
Additional Inspections
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Special Exception
$150.00
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Variance
$150.00
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
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Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by (he Board of Selectmen: June 22. 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
I \ 2009-10
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning; Board of Adjustment:
Appeal of Administrative
Decision
$150.00
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Equitable Waiver
$150.00
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Hearing Under RSA 674:41
$150.00
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$150.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Rehearing (to be Refunded if
Relief Granted)
$50.00
$50.00, plus
actual costs
of notifying
abutters
$50.00, plus
actual costs
of notifying
abutters
$50.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Planning Board:
Subdivisions, All Types,
payable at time of design
review application
$200 base fee
plus $100 per
lot, plat, site,
or other
division of
land including
units per RSA
672:14
$200 base fee
plus $100 per
lot, plat, site,
or other
division of
land including
units per RSA
672:14, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
$200 base fee
plus $100 per
lot, plat, site,
or other
division of
land including
units per RSA
672:14, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
$200 base fee
plus $100 per
lot, plat, site, or
other division
of land
including units
per RSA
672:14, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
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Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Planning Board:
Site Plan Review Base Fee
Plus additional cumulative as
follows, based on Estimated
Full Cost of Construction
(ECC), as verified by the
Building Inspector:
$500.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters,
plus:
$500.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters,
plus:
$500.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters,
plus:
$500.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters, plus:
$0 to $2,500,000 ECC
$5.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$5.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$5.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$5.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$4.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
Planning and
Zoning
$2,500,001 to $5,000,000 ECC
$4.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$4.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$4.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000
ECC
$3.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$3.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$3.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$3.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$10,000,001 to $15,000,000
ECC
$2.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$2.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$2.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$2.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$15,000,001 to $20,000,000
ECC
$1.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$1.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$1.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
$1.00 per
$10,000 of
ECC
Over $20,000,000 ECC
$-0- per
$10,000 of
ECC
$-0- per
$10,000 of
ECC
$-0- per
$10,000 of
ECC
$-0- per
$10,000 of
ECC
Planning and
Zoning
Town Staff Technical Review
of Subdivision and Site Plan
Drawings - Revised Plan Fee
$100/sheet
for review
of revised
drawings
$100/sheet
for review
of revised
drawings
$100/sheet
for review
of revised
drawings
$100/sheetfor
review of
revised
drawings
Planning and
Zoning
Modification to Any of the
Above
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
Planning and
Zoning
Planning Board:
Minor Lot Line Adjustment
$100.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$100.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$100.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$100.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
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Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Planning and
Zoning
Planning Board:
Boundary Agreement
$100.00
$100.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$100.00,
plus actual
costs of
notifying
abutters
$100.00, plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Planning and
Zoning
Wetlands Administrative
Permit
$25.00
$50.00 plus
actual costs
of notifying
abutters
$50.00 plus
actual costs
of notifying
abutters
$50.00 plus
actual costs of
notifying
abutters
Police
Pistol Permits (4 year Permit)
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Police
Special Services Detail -
Police Personnel
$49.00/hour
($36.30/hr
for officer +
35% admin.
chg.)
$50.29/hour
($37.25/hr
for officer +
35% admin.
chg.); plus
signage and
barricade
rental, if
required
Note:
Certain Non-
Profits may
qualify for
reduction in
the admin.
chg. from
35% to 14%
$51.80
($38.37/hr
for officer +
35% admin.
chg.); plus
signage and
barricade
rental, if
required
Note:
Certain Non-
Profits may
qualify for
reduction in
the admin,
chg. from
35% to 14%
$54.58
($38.75/hr for
officer +
5.85% State
Share of
Retirement
Contribution
+ 35%o admin.
chg.); plus
signage and
barricade
rental, if
required
Note: Certain
Non-Profits
may qualify
for reduction
in the admin.
chg. from
35% to 14%
Police
Reports (Flat Fee)
$15.00
$15.00
$20.00
$20.00
Police
Fingerprints (Non-Resident)
$15.00
$20.00
$20.00 for
first 2 cards
and $5.00
for each
additional
card
$20.00 for
first 2 cards
and $5.00 for
each
additional
card
Police
Photos on CD or Diskette
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Police
DVD of Cruiser Video used
for Discovery
n/a
n/a
n/a
$25.00
Police
Alcohol Diversion: Ages 12-15
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
Police
Alcohol Diversion: Ages 16-20
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
Police
Marijuana Diversion - under
17
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
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- Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Police
Penalty to Reschedule 2 nd
Diversion Counseling Session
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Police
Alarm Connection Fee - One-
Time Charge
$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Police
Annual Monitoring Fee
$325.00
within
Town;
$425.00
out-of-
Town
$325.00
within
Town;
$425.00
out-of-
Town
$325.00
within
Town;
$425.00
out-of-
Town
$325.00
within Town;
$425.00
out-of-Town
Police
Pro-Rated Monthly Monitoring
Fee
$33.00/mo
$33.00/mo
$33.00/mo
$33.00/mo
Police
Police Service - Residential
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Police
Police Service - Commercial
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Police
Penalty Charge for Inaccurate
Call List
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Police
Dog License - Neutered Male
and Female; and Puppies
Under 7 Mos.
$6.50
$6.50
$6.50
$6.50
Police
Doe License - Unneutered
Male and Female
$9.00
$9.00
$9.00
$9.00
Police
Doe License - First Doe _ Sr.
Citizen Owner
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
Police
Doe License - Late Fee per
Month after May 3 1
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
Police
Doe License - Group License
for 5 or more Dogs
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Police
Nuisance Dog Fine
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Police
Menace Dog Fine
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Police
Vicious Dog Fine
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Police
Unlicensed Dog Fine
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Parking
Lot Rentals - Peripheral Space
Monthly Rentals
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
Parking
Lot Rentals - CBD
(Commercial Business
District) Space Monthly
Rentals
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Parking
Lot Rentals (Lease w/6 mo.
Commitment) - Facility Space
Monthly Rentals Level 2
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
Parking
Lot Rentals (Lease w/6 mo.
Commitment) - Facility Space
Monthly Rentals Level 3
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Parking
Lot Rentals (Lease w/6 mo.
Commitment) - Facilitv Space
Monthly Rentals Level 4
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
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- Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board 0
' Selectmen: June 22
2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY 2009- 10
Parking
Lot Rentals - Monthly Facility
Pass
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Parking
Lot Rentals - ZBA (Zoning
Board of Adjustment)
Required Monthly Lot Rentals
$75/space
$75/space
$75/space
$75/space
Parking
Temporary Parking Permits
$7.50/day
$7.50/day
$7.50/day
$7.50/day
Parking
30 Consecutive Day Parking
Permit - Hovey Lane and
lower Lebanon Street
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
Parking
Annual Parking Permits -
Replacement of Misplaced
Permits
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Parking
Annual Parking Permits - Fee
for Lost or Unreturned Parking
Permits
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Town Parking Garage Rates -
increases every ac
Please Note: Total parking facility charge
ditional 10-15 minutes stay between hours.
Hourly
Rate
Total
$
Hourly
Rate
Total
$
Hourly
Rate
Total
$
Hourly
Rate
Total
$
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 1st Half Hour
Free
$-0-
Free
$-0-
Free
$-0-
Free
S-0-
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 2nd Half Hour
$.50
$.50
$.50
$.50
$.50
$.50
$.50
$.50
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 2nd Hour
$.75
$1.25
$.75
$1.25
$.75
$1.25
$.75
$1.25
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 3rd Hour
$1.00
$2.25
$1.00
$2.25
$1.00
$2.25
$1.00
$2.25
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 4th Hour
$2.00
$4.25
$2.00
$4.25
$2.00
$4.25
$2.00
$4.25
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 5th Hour
$2.50
$6.75
$2.50
$6.75
$2.50
$6.75
$2.50
$6.75
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 6th Hour
$2.50
$9.25
$2.50
$9.25
$2.50
$9.25
$2.50
$9.25
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 7th Hour
$3.75
$13.00
$3.75
$13.00
$3.75
$13.00
$3.75
$13.00
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - 8th Hour and
Over
$2.00
$15.00
$2.00
$15.00
$2.00
$15.00
$2.00
$15.00
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - Parking between
6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Flat
Rate Monday thru Friday
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
Parking
Town Parking Garage - Short
Term Rates - Saturdays Only
Park Less than 3 Hours
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Parking
Town Parking Garage -
Validation Stickers
One Hour @ $0.50 each
(minimum purchase 96)
$48.00
$48.00
$48.00
$48.00
Parking
Town Parking Garage -
Validation Stickers
One Hour Bulk @ $0.35 each
(minimum purchase 984)
$344.40
$344.40
$344.40
$344.40
Parking
Town Parking Garage -
Validation Stickers
All-Day @ $15.00 each
(minimum purchase 1 0)
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Expired
Meter
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Overtime
Violation (2 Hr. Zone)
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Overtime
Meter Feeding
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Parking
Meter Violations - 2nd Meter
Ticket This Date
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Parking
Meter Violations - 3rd Meter
Ticket This Date
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Towing
Charge (Winter Parking
Ban)
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by tin
Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$110.00
$110.00
$110.00
$110.00
Parking
Meter Violations -
Handicapped Space
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$500.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$510.00
$510.00
$510.00
$1,000.00
Parking
Meter Violations - No
Parking 12:01 a.m. -7:00
a.m.; 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Parking in
Prohibited Zone
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Parking in
Prohibited Zone *Enhanced
Fine*
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$80.00
$80.00
$80.00
$80.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$90.00
$90.00
$90.00
$90.00
Parking
Meter Violations - No Town
Permit
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Left
Wheels to Curb
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations -
Loading/Bus Zone
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
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Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$160.00
$160.00
$160.00
$160.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Improper
Parking
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Parkins on
Sidewalk
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Parking in
Restricted Area
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
14 Days
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parking
Meter Violations - Fine After
28 Days
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
Parking
Summons Surcharge (Certified
Mailer plus Postage)
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
n/a
Parking
Boot Removal Fee
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Public Grounds
Cemetery Lots - Hanover
Residents
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
Public Grounds
Cemetery Lots - Non-
Residents
$500.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Public Grounds
Interment
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$600.00
Public Grounds
Cremation Interment
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Public Grounds
Gravestone Foundation
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
Public Grounds
Project Inspection
$75.00/hr
$75.00/hr
$75.00/hr
$75.00/hr
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Resident
Fees - Baseball, Softball,
Soccer, Basketball, Field
Hockey, Volleyball, Track
(Grades 7/8: Norwich
participant pays Resident Fee;
Norwich Parks & Recreation
Department helps underwrite
this fee for Norwich
participants)
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$50.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Non-
Resident Fees - Baseball.
Softball, Soccer, Basketball,
Field Hockey, Volleyball,
Track
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$60.00
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Town of Hanover
Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22. 2009
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs All
Basketball Participants -
Facilities Usage Fee Made
Payable to SAU #70
n/a
n/a
$35.00
$40.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Resident
Fees - Girls Lacrosse
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs N on-
Resident Fees - Girls Lacrosse
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Resident
Fees - Boys Lacrosse
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$65.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs N on-
Resident Fees - Boys Lacrosse
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$75.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Resident
Fees - Football
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$65.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Non-
Resident Fees - Football
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$75.00
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs- Adult
Softball Team Entry Fee
$22.00/game
$22.00/game
$22.00/game
$22.00/game
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Resident
Fees - Adult Softball
$8.00/player
$8.00/player
$8.00/player
$8.00/player
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Programs Non-
Resident Fees - Adult Softball
S16.00/player
$16.00/player
$16.00/player
$16.00/player
Parks and
Recreation
Late Registration Fee for
Registrations Received after
Deadline
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$20.00
Parks and
Recreation
Instructional Athletic
Programs Resident Fees
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$30.00
Parks and
Recreation
Instructional Athletic
Programs Non-Resident Fees
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$40.00
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Full Session of 6 wks)
Resident Fees
Per Morning or Afternoon
Session
$150.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Full Session of 6 wks) Non-
Resident Fees Per Morning or
Afternoon Session
$300.00
$300.00
$350.00
$350.00
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Session of 1 wk) Resident
Fees
Full Days Only
n/a
n/a
n/a
$85.00
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Session of 1 wk) Non-
Resident Fees
Full Days Only
n/a
n/a
n/a
$170.00
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Deot/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Daily Rate) Resident Fees
Full Days Only
n/a
n/a
n/a
$20.00/day
Parks and
Recreation
Dragonfly Summer Day Camp
(Daily Rate) Non-Resident
Fees
Full Days Only
n/a
n/a
n/a
$40.00/day
Parks and
Recreation
Circle H Camp for Rising
Kindergartners (5 days/week
for 6 wks) - Residents Only
$100.00
$100.00
$125.00
$125.00
Parks and
Recreation
Mini-Camps - Resident Fees
$20.00/day
$20.00/day
$30.00/day
$30.00/day
Parks and
Recreation
Mini-Camps - Non-Resident
Fees
$35.00/day
$35.00/day
$40.00/day
$40.00/day
Parks and
Recreation
Tween Camp -Resident Fees
$70.00/wk
$70.00/wk
Parks and
Recreation
Tween Camp - Non-Resident
Fees
$140.00/wk
$140.00/wk
Parks and
Recreation
Camp Quest -Resident Fees
$50.00/day or
$200.00/wk
$50.00/dayor
$200.00/wk
Parks and
Recreation
Camp Quest - Non-Resident
Fees
$60.00/day or
$240.00/wk
$60.00/day or
$240.00/wk
Parks and
Recreation
Adult and Youth Instructional Programs - Fees Determined
Based on Instructors' Costs and Administrative and
Materials Costs; Program Revenue is split 70/30 between the
Instructor and the Recreation Department; Instructor may
keep 70% of total income earned up to a maximum of
$75.00/hour after expenses.
varies
varies
Parks and
Recreation
Athletic Field Rental
Up to
$100.00 per
field per day
Up to
$100.00 per
field per day
Up to
$100.00 per
field per day
Up to $100.00
per field per
day
Parks and
Recreation
Rental of Equipment
Up to
$25.00 for
use of
Recreational
Equipment
Up to
$25.00 for
use of
Recreational
Equipment
Up to
$25.00 for
use of
Recreational
Equipment
Up to $25.00
for use of
Recreational
Equipment
Parks and
Recreation
Basketball Tournament Fees
$30.00 per
team
$30.00 per
team
$30.00 per
team
$30.00 per
team
Parks and
Recreation
Middle School Dance
Admission
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$5.00
Parks and
Recreation
Rental of R.W. Black Community and Senior Center Facilities - see
Attached Schedule
Recycling
Recycling Bins
$5.00
$5.00
$7.00
$7.00
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Town of Hanover - Rate and Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2()()'J
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
I Y2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
l\ 2009- 10
Trash
Dumping
Dump Ticket to City of
Lebanon Landfill (includes
surcharge to partially fund
curbside recycling program)
$1.50 for
disposal of
36 pounds
$1.50 for
disposal of
30 pounds
$15.00 for
punch-card
of 10
punches;
disposal of
29 pounds
per punch
$15.00 for
punch-card of
10 punches;
disposal of 29
pounds per
punch
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Recapture Fee Table - The Recapture Fee will be determined by multiplying the peak
day flow in gallons by $10.14 per gallon. The following are flows which shall be used to
determine the peak day flow from a sewer connection:
Meter Size
FY2007-2008 Sewer Rates
Annual
Base
Capacity
Charge
Flow Charge
per 1000
Cubic Feet of
Water Used
FY2008-2009 Sewer Rates
Annual Base
Capacity
Charge
Flow Charge
per 1000
Cubic Feet of
Water Used
FY2009-2010 Sewer Rates
Annual Base
Capacity
Charge
Flow Charge
per 1000
Cubic Feet of
Water Used
5/8"
$83.00
$27.24
$83.00
$27.24
$84.00
$27.24
3/4'
$235.00
$27.24
$235.00
$27.24
$236.00
$27.24
1"
$615.00
$27.24
$615.00
$27.24
$616.00
$27.24
1 1/4"
$921.00
$27.24
$921.00
$27.24
$920.00
$27.24
1 1/2"
$1,227.00
$27.24
$1,227.00
$27.24
$1,227.00
$27.24
$1,964.00
$27.24
$1,964.00
$27.24
$1,964.00
$27.24
3"
$4,620.00
$27.24
$4,620.00
$27.24
$4,620.00
$27.24
4"
$7,219.00
$27.24
$7,219.00
$27.24
$7,220.00
$27.24
6"
$43,313.00
$27.24
$43,313.00
$27.24
$43,312.00
$27.24
Average Domestic Bill (275
gallons/day)
$448.56
$448.56
$450.00
Unmetered Sewer Accounts
Include 25% Surcharge
Above Average Domestic
Bill
$560.70
$560.70
$563.00
Dept/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
FY2006-07
Adopted
FY2007-08
Adopted
FY2008-09
Adopted
FY2009-10
Sewer
Strength Charge - Additional Strength surcharge shall be one of the following, whichever
is highest:
BOD Surcharge Volume (MG) X 8.34 X (BOD - 250) X $2.65/pound
BOD = Biochemical Oxygen Demand
OR
TSS Surcharge Volume (MG) X 8.34 X (TSS - 250) X $2.65/pound
TSS = Total Suspended Solids
Sewer
Septage - Tipping Fee for
Residents (fee is per 1 ,000
gallons)
$110
$110
$110
$110
Sewer
Septage - Tipping Fee for
Non-Residents (fee is per
1.000 gallons)
$130
$130
$130
$130
Sewer
Septage - Tipping Fee for
Non-Residents from Towns
who have banned Land
Application of Sludge (fee is
per 1,000 gallons)
$200
$200
$200
$200
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Recapture Fee Table - The Recapture Fee will be determined by multiplying the peak
day flow in gallons by $10.14 per gallon. The following are flows which shall be used to
determine the peak day flow from a sewer connection:
Dent/Board
Type of Fee
Adopted
Adopted
Adopted
Adopted
FY2006-07
FY2007-08
FY2008-09
FY2009-10
Connection Fee for Hanover
Sewer System - Includes Basic
Fee of $200.00 to Cover 1
Sewer
Inspection and a Recapture Fee
$200.00 +
$200.00 +
$200.00 +
of$1.40/gallonofGPD
$200.00 +
$10.14/
$10.14/
$10.14/
(Gallons per Day as
$1.40/gallon
gallon of
gallon of
gallon of
determined below)
ofGPD
GPD
GPD
GPD
Description
Apartment
Studio (one bedroom)
Per Bedroom
Athletic Facilities including Gyms and Stadiums
Participant
GPD
Bar/Lounge
Bed & Breakfast
Camps
Catering & Dinning
Facilities
Church
Country Club
Dentists
Doctors Office
Classroom
Spectator
Campground w/ comfort station
Recreation Trailers
Construction Sites
Day Camp no meals
Resort Camp (night & Day) limited
plumbing
Dining Facility Only
Sanctuary
Dining Room
Snack Bar
Locker and Showers
Chair
Staff
Patient
Units
225
150
bedroom
15
person
15
seat
3
seat
20
seat
60
Bedroom
25
site
90
site
50
site
15
site
50
person
25
person
12 patron
5 seat
10
seat
10
seat
20
locker
200
each
35
employee
1 0 each
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Recapture Fee Table - The Recapture Fee will be determined by multiplying the peak
day flow in gallons by $10.14 per gallon. The following are flows which shall be used to
determine the peak day flow from a sewer connection:
Staff
Dog Kennels
Dwelling
(two bedroom minimum)
Rooming House with meals
Rooming House without meals
Factories (excluding industrial waste)
Light industry w/o cafeteria or showers
Light industry with cafeteria no
showers
Light industry with cafeteria and
showers
Warehouse
Assembly
Research Facilities
Floor Drain not allowed
Fraternities & Sororities
Hairdressers
Hospital
Bed
Hotel & Motel
single bed
double bed
Laundromats, coined operated
Maintenance Facility
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
Office Building
Picnic Parks
Restaurant or Cafeteria
W/O cafeteria
With cafeteria
Unspecified Office Space
Bathroom only
Bath house, showers and toilets
Eat-in with bathroom and kitchen waste
Eat-in paper service, plus toilet and
kitchen waste
Kitchen waste only
35 employee
50 kennel
150 bedroom
60 bedroom
40 bedroom
20 employee
25 employee
35 employee
35 employee
20 employee
to be determined
150 bed
150 chair
35 employee
250 Bed
100 bed
200 bed
500 machine
to be determined
125 bed
1 5 Employee
20 employee
15 100 SF
5 person
10 person
40 seat
20 seat
3 seat
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Recapture Fee Table - The Recapture Fee will be determined by multiplying the peak
day flow in gallons by $10.14 per gallon. The following are flows which shall be used to
determine the peak day flow from a sewer connection:
Bars and lounges
Bars and lounges
Function Rooms
School
Post Secondary
Post Secondary
Service Stations
Shopping Centers:
Large Dry Goods
Boarding
Day Care & Nursery
Day, without gym, cafeteria or showers
Day, without gym, showers with
cafeteria
Day, with gyms, showers and cafeteria
Post Secondary School/Classroom
School/Dormitory
School/Dormitory with Cafeteria
Small Dry Goods
Swimming Pools
Tennis Courts
Theatres
Workers
With meat dept. with garbage grinder
With meat dept. w/o garbage grinder
With deli
With deli
Construction bathroom only
20 seat
35 employee
1 2 seat
100 bed
1 5 Person
1 5 Person
20 Person
35 Person
1 5 student visit
85 bed
125 bed
1 0 vehicle
5 100 SF
NOT ALLOWED
11 100 SF
3 meal
100 Each
3 meal
1000 800 SF
250 per Court
5 seat
5 employee
Food grinding is prohibited - period - if discovered, a notice to cease the activity within 30 days, or penalties of
$150.00/day shall be instituted. A reoccurrence will be charged $500.00, and then disconnection of service.
Discharges of Fats Oil and Grease (F.O.G.) above 250 mg/L shall be assessed any line flushing charges.
Any blockages or Sanitary Sewer Overflow's (SSO) attributed to F.O.G. shall warrant the discharger to be charged
for all cleanup and administrative costs as well as an impact fee of $500.00, with disconnection of service
after 2 occurrences.
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Richard W. Black Recreation and Senior Center Fee Structure
for FY2009-10
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: June 22, 2009
Security and Key Deposits will be reviewed on individual basis.
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Category #1 — No Charge
Hanover Recreation Department programs, Town Functions, Programs run by the Senior Center, Youth in Action,
or Town of Hanover After School Program.
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Category #2 — No Charge
Hanover based organizations that are not charging admission, dues, participation fee or paying instructors through
an organization to run a program and are serving Hanover Residents only.
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Category #3 - $ 25.00 Hour {Per Room}
Hanover based organizations that are charging admission, dues, participation fees or paying instructors through an
organization to run a program and are serving Hanover residents only.
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Category #4 - $35.00 Hour {Per Room}
Non Hanover based organizations groups that are serving a regional area.
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Category #5 Flat Fee {Multi Purpose Room, Room 106-107-108 Only} {Prices based on 4 hour time slots}
Residents {Hanover/Etna} $100 Non-Residents $150
Banquets {Multi Purpose Room}
Hanover School $125 Non-Hanover $175
Fundraising Events $175 Hanover Based Groups
$200 Dresden School District Groups
$275 Non-Hanover Based Groups
All Political Organizations {Multi Purpose Room} $300
One Day Special Events such as birthday parties, political events, service organizations, social events and banquets, to
mention a few, will be charged a flat fee per four hours of usage. Special equipment is available for use during the events
at an additional fee. Example: Bouncy Castle $45 per 4 hour use.
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Revised: June 2009
1 . The programs conducted by the Hanover Recreation Staff, Senior Center Staff, Town of Hanover After
School Program or any Town of Hanover government activities will be exempt from building fees.
2. Special rooms such as craft, kitchen could include additional fees for supplies.
3. Those activities that wish to store equipment while running programs will be charged a storage fee ranging
from $25-$50 a month depending on quantity.
4. PA system, along with other special equipment, is available and a fee could be charged.
5. If any additional work needs to be done for set up an additional fee could be charged.
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2009 TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF HANOVER
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hanover High School Gymnasium
The annual Town Meeting of the Town of Hanover, New Hampshire convened on May 12, 2009 at 7 a.m.
by the Town Moderator, Daniel Nelson, at the Hanover High School Gymnasium. Moderator Nelson
explained that the polls would be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting for
candidates for Town Offices and for all other articles requiring vote by official ballot as set forth in Articles
One through Four of the Town Meeting Warrant.
ARTICLE ONE: To vote (by nonpartisan ballot) for the following Town Officers:
Two Selectmen, each to serve for a term of three (3) years;
Katherine S. Connolly 302 (Re-elected)
Judith A. Doherty 288 (Elected)
Write-ins 6
One Moderator to serve for a term of one (1) year;
Daniel M. Nelson 324
Write-ins 2
One Library Trustee to serve for a term of three (3) years;
Rhonda N.S. Siegel 314
Write-ins 1
One Trustee of Trust Funds to serve for a term of three (3) years.
Judson T. (Jay) Pierson 322
ARTICLE TWO (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Hanover Zoning
Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 1 :
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board
for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 1 would amend two definitions in Section 902 Term Definitions: the definition of
"essential service" by adding "electrical transformers" to the list of minor additions; and the
definition of "structure" by adding "electrical transformers" to the list of those items not considered
structures.
At a public hearing held on March 10, 2009, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
RESULTS: YES 317 NO 29 ARTICLE PASSED
ARTICLE THREE (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Hanover Zoning
Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 2:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board
for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 2 would amend Section 317.2 paragraph E to allow the display on a scoreboard of
a team logo, the name of the athletic field, and the name of the athletic facility donor(s); and to
prohibit commercial advertising of any type on an athletic scoreboard.
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At a public hearing held on March 10, 2009, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
RESULTS: YES 310 NO 35 ARTICLE PASSED
ARTICLE FOUR (to vote by ballot): To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Hanover Zoning
Ordinance as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board in Amendment No. 3:
The following is on the official ballot:
"Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Hanover Planning Board
for the Hanover Zoning Ordinance as follows?"
Amendment No. 3 would amend Section 502.5 by adding a new paragraph G which grants the
Planning Board the authority to approve any arrangement and dimension of required parking spaces
in a Planned Residential Development that the Board deems appropriate to the safety and design of
the development.
At a public hearing held on March 10, 2009, the Hanover Planning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that Town Meeting adopt this zoning amendment.
RESULTS: YES 282 NO 64 ARTICLE PASSED
BUSINESS MEETING
Moderator Nelson started the meeting and introduced Rohan Zeng and Rine Uhm (students from the Ray
School) who performed America the Beautiful.
Moderator Nelson asked that the members of the Board of Selectmen introduce themselves. Chairman
Brian Walsh, Vice Chairman Kate Connolly, Selectman Bill Baschnagel, Selectman Peter Christie, and
Selectman Athos Rassias introduced themselves to the audience.
Moderator Nelson asked Julia Griffin, Town Manager, to introduce the Department Heads and Town Staff.
Ms. Griffin introduced Hank Tenney, Recreation Director; Mary White, Howe Library Director; Corey
Stevens, IT Director; Roger Bradley, Fire Chief; Nick Giaccone, Police Chief; Peter Kulbacki, Public Works
Director; Mike Ryan, Assessor; Betsy McClain, Administrative Services Director; Jonathan Edwards,
Planning & Zoning Director; and Myra Johnson, Human Resources Director.
Moderator Nelson noted that it was a daunting task to appear as the Town's Moderator. He attended his first
Town Meeting in 1977 and he has long been an admirer of Harry Bird's and Willy Black's management of
these meetings. He stated he would do his best and be mindful that this is the townspeople's meeting; this is
one of the few places and few occasions where they practice direct democracy and his role is to facilitate the
proceedings that allows full deliberation of the matters before them and that provides the procedure for
voting that reflects the will of the people of the Town.
Moderator Nelson gave an overview of the process for Articles being brought forth and subsequent
discussions. Moderator Nelson stated that the Select Board members would read the motion only once
unless there was a request that it be repeated. He also requested the meeting's permission to allow non-
residents to speak to the articles pertaining to Social Service funding requests.
Moderator Nelson noted that he would be recusing himself during deliberation and voting for Article
Fourteen concerning the Hanover Water Works Company because he has been involved in this issue as an
employee of Dartmouth College. Willy Black has agreed to preside over that discussion.
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ARTICLE FIVE: To choose the following Town Officers to be elected by a majority vote:
Vice Chairman Connolly MOVED to nominate the following persons for the following offices:
One member of the Advisory Board of Assessors for a term of three (3) years;
Richard Birnie
Three Fence Viewers, each for a term of one (1) year;
Edward Lathem, William Garrity, and Robert Morris
Two Surveyors of Wood and Timber, each for a term of one (1) year;
John Richardson and Ed Chamberlain
One Pine Park Commissioner for a term of three (3) years;
Linda Fowler
Such other officers as the Town may judge necessary for managing its affairs.
Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
There was no further discussion on Article Five. The motion passed and the nominees were ELECTED.
ARTICLE SIX: To receive reports from the Selectmen, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes and
other Town Officers and to vote on any motion relating to these reports and to receive any special
resolutions that may be appropriate and to vote thereon.
Vice Chairman Connolly MOVED that the reports from the Selectmen, Town Clerk, Treasurer,
Collector of Taxes and other Town Officers as printed in the 2008 Town Report be accepted, as well
as any Special Resolutions. Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
Vice Chairman Connolly read the following statement to recognize Nancy Collier's contributions to the
Town of Hanover:
"Nancy Collier has been an appointed official in Hanover for over 21 years. She joined the Hanover
Conservation Commission in 1983 and served as its' chair from 1987 until 1992. A break from public
service began in 1993, presumably to tend to her two young sons and lasted until 1997 when Nancy was
appointed to the Planning Board. In 1999 Nancy was elected Chairman and served as the chair of the
Hanover Planning Board for a decade until her resignation last month.
Nancy has provided thoughtful, reliable and intelligent leadership through the review of over 200 site plans
and subdivisions.
The leadership required to complete the nine-year 2003 revision of the Hanover Master Plan demanded
stamina, negotiating skills, and determination. Through the last half of the nine year Master Planning
process and for a number of successful smaller planning projects that contributed to the Master Plan or that
have implemented the Master Plan Nancy kept the Board on task, always patient, working through complex
sets of goals and recommendations and always maintaining a spirit of camaraderie amongst board members.
Nancy's leadership has included active participation in many of the other projects that she oversaw over the
years. Some of the projects in which Nancy has been involved are:
As a Conservation Commissioner, Nancy helped to locate and apply for funding to protect three properties
using LCIP funds and as Chairman she oversaw the development of our first Wetlands Ordinance.
During her tenure as Chairman of the Planning Board; Nancy chaired the Scenic Locales Committee which
undertook an inventory of scenic locales in Hanover and developed a strategy for protecting these beautiful
and/or historic places.
Nancy participated as a member of the Downtown Vision Committee in 2001 which developed a set of
downtown design guidelines as well as a comprehensive set of Zoning Amendments for our downtown, the
Mountain Bike Subcommittee which produced a plan for a system of mountain bike trails, the Route 120
Corridor Management Plan Steering Committee in 2006-2007 which sought a management plan for the
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inter-municipal Route 120 corridor, the Rural Group in 2007 which sought strategies for protecting natural
resources in rural Hanover and the Wetlands Group in 2007 which amended the wetlands regulations to
more closely conform to State regulations.
On to the best part; Nancy, as Planning Board Member & Chair:
She ran efficient meetings keeping the discussion on track and on point. Her minimal tolerance for a lack of
succinctness, beating around the bush and for intellectual rambling and musing was well known. At the
same time, she respected divergent views and consistently showed her respect for others and their ideas,
including the most long-winded. She handled all manner of frustrations such as the inevitable slowdowns,
tangents, and side-channels appearing in the discussions in an exemplary manner and with a self-control that
over time became legendary.
She was always well prepared for every meeting, going over all the identifiable issues ahead of time and
mentally organizing the meeting in advance distilling and organizing the issues as well as keeping track of
the progress on each case.
She has always challenged the P&Z staff— on timeliness, diligence in researching and consideration of all
aspects of a case relevant to the Planning Board's review and decision-making. She demanded adherence to
lawfully prescribed procedures and standards in guiding the Board on prospective improvements to rules
and regulations as well as proper follow-through on processing and enforcing the Board's decisions.
She has always been intelligent, creative, cheerful, energetic and positive in her leadership of the Planning
Board. The policies that evolved and the laws and ordinances that were created and enacted during Nancy's
tenure on the Board will serve to guide the Town's development well into the future. The Town of Hanover
has been truly enhanced by the selfless service of Nancy Collier and will forever be in her debt."
Vice Chairman Connolly and Julia Griffin, Town Manager, presented Nancy Collier with a Town of
Hanover rocking chair as a token of the Town's appreciation for her service.
Moderator Nelson invited Jill Polli to make a presentation for the Recreation Volunteer of the Year. Ms.
Polli made the following presentation:
"The Hanover Parks and Recreation Department has 5 great employees, but that is not nearly enough
people to run all of the programs and sports events that we put on each year. The department requires
dozens of volunteers each year as coaches and for special events such as Pond Party, Muster Day and the
Old Fashioned 4th of July. Without volunteers we would never be able to offer the programs we have
available to all of you here in Town. That being said, each year we as the Parks and Recreation Board like
to acknowledge and individual who has provided some of the much needed support that our department
requires.
I am honored to be acknowledging the person who is receiving the Hanover Parks and Recreation
Department volunteer of the year award for 2009. He is someone who runs a local family business but
somehow has found the time to coach baseball, basketball and football for our department. You all may
know Mike Campbell has the owner-operator of the Hanover Tru- Value Hardware Store but you may not be
aware that he has been an invaluable resource to our children. In asking around about Mike, I found that
Mike volunteered to be the head coach of the 4th-6th grade football program which, as Mike Ivanoski pointed
out to me, is no easy task and it translates in to a lot more than just coaching. Being a head coach required
Mike to oversee the coaching staff, plan practices, help with fundraising - and the list goes on. Mr. Ivanoski
pointed out that Mike Campbell volunteers so that the children in our community can be children, and that
they are provided with numerous opportunities to shine as teammates and as individuals. Mr. Ivanoski said
that Mike "is an inspiration to me and many of our community members."
But while he finds time to coach three sports, Mike is also a Scout Leader and an annual volunteer at the
Howl at the Moon event put on by Dartmouth.
Mike is also active as Hartford High Schools Alumni Association President and has been so since 2004.
Mike is husband to Sonya and father to Larissa, Spencer and Bryce.
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I know that Mike is going to have a tough call next fall when his son Bryce moves up and out of the age
bracket that Mike coaches in football - as the younger players are begging Mike to remain with them. It is
heartening to see that Mike has gained the respect of his players that they do not want to see him go.
I could go on for quite a while as I spoke to numerous other folks who were happy to tell me Mike Campbell
stories - but I think you get the idea!
Mike is valued by the school community, the Dartmouth community and certainly by the Hanover Parks and
Recreation Department. He is a kind, caring and hardworking man who constantly gives to others. It is time
for Mike Campbell to be recognized for all that he does. Congratulations Mike! !"
ARTICLE SEVEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $10,380 for deposit into the
Land and Capital Improvements Fund, and to authorize funding of this amount by transfer from the Land
Use Change Tax Reserve, with no funds being raised by taxation. The amount appropriated is the equivalent
of 50% of the total collected in the Land Use Change Tax Reserve in the fiscal year 2007-2008. Funds that
have been deposited into the Land Use Change Tax Reserve Fund come from land use change taxes, paid by
property owners when they take their land out of current use.
Selectman Baschnagel stated that he would read each Article (Articles Seven through Eleven) and then ask
for discussion before a vote.
ARTICLE EIGHT: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $10,380 for deposit into the
Conservation Fund created as authorized by RSA 36-A:5.1, and to authorize funding of this amount by
transfer from the Land Use Change Tax Reserve, with no funds being raised by taxation. The amount
appropriated is the equivalent of 50% of the total collected in the Land Use Change Tax Reserve in the fiscal
year 2007-2008. Funds that have been deposited into the Land Use Change Tax Reserve Fund come from
land use change taxes, paid by property owners when they take their land out of current use.
ARTICLE NEVE: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,187,570 and authorize payment
into existing capital reserve funds in the following amounts for the purposes for which such funds were
established:
Ambulance Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 50,100
Bridge Replacement and Renovation Capital Reserve Fund $ 30,000
Building Maintenance and Improvement Capital Reserve Fund $ 50,000
Dispatch Equipment and Dispatch Center Enhancements and
Capital Reserve Fund $ 10,000
Fire Department Vehicle and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 64,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment Capital
Reserve Fund $ 240,000
Parking Operations Vehicles and Parking Facility
Improvements Capital Reserve Fund $ 62,210
Police Vehicles and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 66,000
Road Construction and Improvements Capital Reserve Fund $ 20,000
Sewer Equipment and Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve
Fund $580,260
Town Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund $ 15,000
ARTICLE TEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $369,986 for the purposes listed
below, and to authorize funding these amounts by withdrawal from the listed capital reserve funds in the
following amounts:
Ambulance Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Ambulance 150 $161,000
Highway Construction and Maintenance Equipment Capital
Reserve Fund
Leaf vacuum, Truck 03, Chipper, Dozer, V-Box $169,700
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Police Vehicles and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Cruiser- Utility Vehicle $39,286
This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until these specified
purchases are complete or June 30, 2012, whichever is sooner.
ARTICLE ELEVEN: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $35,135 for deposit into the
Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund, and to authorize funding of this amount by transfer from the
Transportation Improvement Fee Reserve, with no funds being raised by taxation. This amount is equivalent
to the total Transportation Fee surcharge for each motor vehicle registered in the Town of Hanover ($5.00
per vehicle) during fiscal year 2007-2008.
Selectman Baschnagel MOVED Articles Seven through Eleven as written in the Town Warrant.
Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
John Ruth questioned the need to replace the ambulance and the police cruiser in this budget. Fire Chief
Roger Bradley stated that the ambulance is 10 years old and needs extensive repair or to be replaced. Police
Chief Nicholas Giaccone stated that the cruiser up for replacement is the Expedition. The Expedition is now
7 years old and should have been replaced last year according to the fleet management schedule. The
amount of $39,286 includes the cost of the vehicle and the extra equipment such as the radios, lights, sirens
and mobile data system.
Chairman Walsh stated that the Town has capital reserve schedules that are developed by Frank Austin from
Public Works and Betsy McClain, Finance Director for all of the vehicles and equipment in Town. They
project when it is economically beneficial to replace vehicles and sell the used vehicles in the market.
During budget discussions, the Board asks this very question and whether they can put off replacement for
another year or how they can save money on this transaction.
The motion PASSED and Articles Seven through Eleven were ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE TWELVE: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $18,154,412 to pay the
operating expenses of the Town for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, for the purposes set forth in the Town budget.
This sum does not include the funds voted in any of the preceding or succeeding articles.
Selectman Christie MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $18,154,412 to pay the
operating expenses of the Town for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, for the purposes set forth in the Town
budget. This sum does not include the funds voted in any of the preceding or succeeding articles.
Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
Selectman Christie made the following presentation to Town Meeting:
"This is a great budget. Usually I tell you all the bad stuff first and then end with the good, but I am going
to reverse that order this year.
I am also going to try and be brief, since I think there is perhaps more interest in Article 14 coming up
shortly and because I have not yet negotiated with our new town Moderator my "one minute per million"
prerogative. I am also not sure of the size of his hook should I run over.
We started this budget season forecasting a 7.5% overall tax increase to maintain the status quo based on our
five year plan. This gave us concern in light of the economic downturn, the State threat to withhold
significant money that normally comes our way, and a possible county tax increase for the new jail.
Given all these concerns, the Select Board asked Julia to prepare not only a steady state budget, but also to
identify and prioritized cuts that would get us to 5% and 3.5% tax rate increases.
Julia, Betsy, and the Department Heads rolled up their sleeves and in the spirit of understanding that this
could not be a "business as usual" budget, did a exemplary job of delivering proposed budgets that started
at 5% and worked their way down to a 0% increase. The Board ultimately settled on a final budget with a
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Town -wide overall tax impact of 0.6% for municipal services, including fire protection. Because we are
still phasing in the new Fire District allocations approved in 2008, the impact on your taxes will vary based
on your Fire District as highlighted in the Town Report.
This overall tax increase of less than one percent was accomplished even while taking into account
anticipated decreases in local revenue from such areas as building permit fees, car registration fees, and
short term investment income.
These lower revenues were somewhat offset by a low December CPI which impacts many wage increases,
by a low increase in health care costs, and by retirements that were filled by staff earlier in their careers.
All this is good, but the elephant in the room is what the State will eventually do to balance their budget.
The State is facing a budget shortfall in the range of $550 million, and because they have no broad based
taxes to turn to, they are going through their usual gyrations to balance their budget. Although this is still a
work in progress we are fearful of a significant downshifting of taxes to the local level. This would take the
form of the State no longer sharing the customary amount from Meals and Rooms taxes, for Building Aid,
and for Block Grants to name a few. In total the Town received over $900,000 from the state in the current
fiscal year, much of which is at risk for next year.
After much discussion the Select Board decided that should the State renege on its commitments to the
Town, we will have no choice but to pass those revenue shortfalls along as an additional tax hike
compliments of Concord. The amounts are potentially too big to be dealt with at the local level without
serious disruption to local services. This may also be compounded by the underfunding of the State
Retirement fund and the eventual building of the new county jail, both of which will require significant tax
revenue to pay the bills
So, I think we have done our job at the local level to reduce spending in line with reduced local revenues
and general economic conditions for our citizens, but we will have to wait and see what comes out of
Concord.
I once again thank all of Department Heads and, for that matter, all Town staff who do such a fine job day in
and day out. With that I would like to open the floor for discussion."
Elizabeth Crory asked about the Downtown Business Service District which showed a decrease and she
wondered what it was and why it has changed. Chairman Walsh stated that this is the Downtown Marketing
District which was created at the merchants' request approximately five years ago and there is a Selectmen's
Advisory Committee which decides how much they would like to tax themselves for the coming year. This
year they are asking that the amount of funds raised be half of what it has been previously because of the
economic conditions. Instead of raising $50,000, they have asked that the Town raise $25,000. It comes
directly from the downtown properties and goes into creating business for the downtown properties.
Elizabeth Crory asked if this was connected to the Parking Garage Fund. Chairman Walsh stated that this is
different from the Parking Garage.
The motion PASSED and Article Twelve was ADOPTED as written.
Moderator Nelson moved on to Article Fourteen at the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen and then
would return to Article Thirteen.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN: To see if the Town will direct its Legislative Delegation to support continued full
funding of municipal aid for Rooms & Meals, Revenue Sharing, Highway Aid and the New Hampshire
State Retirement System contributions on behalf of municipalities from State revenue sources and not
Federal stimulus funding.
Chairman Walsh MOVED that the Town vote to direct its Legislative Delegation to support
continued full funding of municipal aid for Rooms & Meals, Revenue Sharing, Highway Aid and the
New Hampshire State Retirement System contributions on behalf of municipalities from State
revenue sources and not Federal stimulus funding. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
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Moderator Nelson asked for any discussion on Article Thirteen. Chairman Walsh stated that this motion was
written by the New Hampshire Municipal Association and put into a number of March Town Meetings
throughout the State when it appeared that the money which is usually given to municipalities was being
used to balance the State's budget instead. There was hope that there would be Federal stimulus money that
would help fund the schools. Since that time, the budget that was passed by the House took half of the
money provided to the Town's and it is unclear how much money will come through to the Town. The
essence of the motion sends a message to the legislators in Concord telling them not to balance the State
budget with property taxes.
The motion PASSED and Article Thirteen was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to acquire those assets of Hanover Water Works
Company, Inc. necessary to operate the water system as a municipal utility serving the Town's inhabitants,
in accordance with RSA 38. If approved, there will be a second vote by Special Town Meeting in the fall of
2009 to approve the price to acquire the water utility assets. A two-thirds vote is required on this article.
Moderator Black was asked to present Article Fourteen. She noted she was approached just prior to Town
Meeting to act as Moderator for this Article.
Selectman Christie stated that he would be drinking a lot of water during this presentation and made the
following statement regarding Article Fourteen:
"The wording on this article was mandated by State law, but unfortunately does not fully reflect our intent.
To correct this I have added language in my motion that hopefully makes it clear that the vote tonight
merely allows the Select Board to negotiate a final municipalization agreement and that that agreement will
be subject to a vote at a Special Town Meeting in the fall."
Selectman Christie MOVED that the Town vote to acquire those assets of Hanover Water Works
Company, Inc. necessary to operate the water system as a municipal utility serving the Town's
inhabitants, in accordance with RSA 38. If approved, there will be a second vote by Special Town
Meeting in the fall of 2009 to approve the price to acquire the water utility assets. In addition to price,
the final transfer agreement between the Town and the Hanover Water Works Company to acquire
the assets will be brought before the above mentioned Special Town Meeting. A two-thirds vote is
required on this article. Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
An audience member asked Selectman Christie to read the wording that was added to the original Article 14.
Selectman Christie re-read the following:
"In addition to price, the final transfer agreement between the Town and the Hanover Water Works
Company to acquire the assets will be brought before the above mentioned Special Town Meeting in the fall
of 2009."
Selectman Christie offered the following as an overview of Article Fourteen:
"Municipalization of the water supply is not a new topic and has been discussed periodically over at least
the past 30 years. In fact, one of the reasons that the Town agreed to actually operate the water company
under contract some 5 years ago was in anticipation of possible municipalization.
So why now? About nine months ago the Town approached the College to reopen discussions. We realized
that we had a small window before Jim Wright's retirement and that dealing with the Water Company would
probably not be a high priority for the new President. We had also built and were successfully operating the
new filtration plant which was a major investment that was now behind us. From our operating experience
we could also see many opportunities to be more cost effective and were anxious to take advantage of them.
In early discussions, the College generously agreed to increase the Town's ownership in the Water
Company from 47.2% to 50% which was a major step forward in giving the Town additional control of
future use of the Water Company land.
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The time seemed right, and a joint task force was created. The College was represented by Adam Keller
(VP of Finance), Bob Donin (College Council) and Dan Nelson (Special Assistant to the President). The
Town was represented by Julia, myself and Jay Pierson. Jay is one of four Town representative on the
Water Company Board and the current President of the Water Company, a CPA by training and profession,
a former Hanover Select Board member and long time Hanover resident and contributor to the Town - and
perhaps most importantly a member of the infamous Over the Hill skiing gang so Jay and I had plenty of
time to discuss all the issues riding up chairlifts at Sunapee and the Skiway.
Hopefully you have read the FAQ's that were sent to you. I do not plan on repeating all of that detailed
information but rather to give an overview. Please remember that we are NOT voting tonight on
municipalization, but rather only to authorize the Select Board to take the next step of developing the final
plan. The work to date has been aimed at putting enough meat on the bones so that you have a pretty good
idea of where this might all lead, but there is a lot more to do before the fall.
Let's quickly look at where we are today and what we hope to accomplish with municipalization.
Today the Town receives its water from a private company which is regulated by the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC). Under municipalization the Town would assume ownership of all the hard assets of the
water company, along with its liabilities, and would no longer be regulated by the PUC.
The PUC has several expensive requirements that would be reduced or eliminated by municipalization. For
example, the current water company must keep a separate set of books in PUC format, must apply to the
PUC for any rate increases at a cost of around $50,000 per application, and cannot have capital reserve
funds to address capital project needs.
As a municipal service the Town would set up an Enterprise fund within its existing accounting structure
similar to what we now have for waste water treatment. Water rates would be set by the Select Board and
we would be able to utilize capital reserve funds. In the event of a need for bonding, the Town would have
access to less expensive financing than the existing Water Company. We would also see additional savings
on insurance, billing, and audit costs to mention a few.
It is important to remember that the costs of supplying water are supported entirely by the rates charged to
water customers. Current rates are adequate to offset current costs, and the plan is to use the savings from
municipalization to fund capital reserves. Municipalization will have no impact on current water rates and
will have a positive impact in funding reserves and controlling future costs.
The Water Company customers will be well served by this change.
Property taxes will also not be impacted by municipalization. The property taxes currently paid by the
Water Company to the General Fund will continue to be paid via a "payment in lieu of taxes" from the new
water supply enterprise fund to the General Fund thus keeping the General Fund whole.
So what happens to the Water Company? As described in the FAQ's, specific hard assets will be sold to
the town for $ 1 . These include the filtration plant, the reservoirs themselves, the water distribution system,
storage tanks, etc. The Town will also assume the debts of the Water Company which are primarily the
bond obligations which were used to purchase the assets that are being transferred. In essence the Water
Company will be converted to a land holding company and will retain some 1,400 acres that make up the
current water shed. That land will continue to be protected by the existing Federal, State and local
ordinances and by being in a "forestry" zone. None of those protections will change. Also remember that a
Town Meeting vote is required to change zoning or to sell Town owned land, thus giving considerable
control over future use of Water Company land to you the citizens.
In addition, the Towns ownership in the Water Company would increase from 47.2% to 50%. This is
significant, because it makes the Town an equal partner with the College in proposing any future use of the
land. I know that this is not everything that some would like, but please do not underestimate the
importance of this change as it moves the Town from a minority interest to an equal partner with the College
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as we move down the road. If we move forward with municipalization, no change in use could be proposed
for this land without consensus between the Town and the College.
Where from here? Full municipalization will require a vote by the Trustees of the College and by two
Town Meeting votes, one tonight and one in the fall. Tonight we are asking the Town to give the Selectmen
approval to consider municipalization and subsequently to call a Special Town Meeting in the fall to seek
approval of the specific agreement with full terms and conditions. As I have mentioned, the work so far has
been aimed at giving you a good sense of where this all leads, but there is a lot of detailed work still to do
prior to a final Town Meeting vote.
Again, we are NOT voting tonight to municipalize the water system, but only to authorize the Select Board
to do the remaining homework and to prepare the definitive agreement which will be subject to additional
public hearings and eventually to a Town Meeting vote.
Through the public hearing process we have heard many questions and concerns about the long term future
of the land, the governance of the revised Hanover Water Company, the legal separation of the reservoirs
from the surrounding watershed to name a few. Many good ideas and legitimate concerns are on the table
to be considered as we move to the final plan.
So with that let me open the floor to questions."
Moderator Black asked for discussion from the floor.
David Bradley had a procedural question and asked what it is that requires a two-thirds vote and wanted to
know if it applied to both votes. Ms. Griffin stated that RSA 38 specifically addresses the municipalization
of water and electric utilities and that RSA requires two votes, one at a regular Town Meeting and the other
at a subsequent Special Town Meeting; each vote needs to be two-thirds'
Judy Reeve, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, stated that she wanted to reiterate their previous
statement that the Commission made regarding their position on the municipalization proposal: The
Hanover Conservation Commission withholds support from the present HWWC municipalization proposal.
The proposal is insufficiently specific regarding the ultimate protection, control and disposition of Hanover
watershed land.
Ms. Reeve stated that the Commission was established to protect the proper utilization and other natural
resources and the protection of watershed resources.
Ms. Reeve personally and separate from the Conservation Commission, has concerns about the liabilities
and finances that the Town of Hanover would be taking on with the municipalization of the Hanover Water
Works Company. She noted that Dartmouth would be released from liabilities and they would disengage
from activities unrelated to Dartmouth's mission. Her opinion is that Dartmouth engages in many activities
that are unrelated to their mission. She has three areas of concern: 1) contamination, 2) liabilities and 3)
finances. She didn't find enough information to make a rational vote. She wondered whether Dartmouth
would agree to a hold harmless clause as part of the contract.
Barbara Mcllroy, President of the League of Women Voters, asked whether the agreement will include the
final disposition of the land holding company. Selectman Christie stated that it would clearly address the
structure of the land holding company
Ms. Mcllroy encouraged people to vote for this proposal as it is now worded. The League of Women Voters
asked the Board to consider the following regarding the process:
1) Arrange for maximum transparency in the negotiation process; to maximize the understanding
about the evolving agreement, they urge the Board to keep the public informed on the negotiations and
ideally this would mean that meetings would be properly noticed and that the public would be permitted to
observe, not necessarily speak and be able to review the Minutes. They understand that this may not be
possible under such negotiations but other ways to update the public are regular listening sessions, use of the
website and full debate and discussions about various actions and sticking points.
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2) Consider several alternative arrangements for managing the watershed land. The Select
Board has proposed a 50/50 proposal but somebody may have a better proposal. The disposition of the
watershed land remains an open question. They urge the Board to explore options for protection.
3) Gather input from citizens at Town Meeting and during the negotiation period.
Bob Russell noted that he listened to the previous comment regarding concerns about contamination and felt
that it was an irrational objection.
John Ruth asked what the benefit would be for him to approve municipalization since he is not on Town
water.
Selectman Christie stated that by not being on the water system, he would not be impacted positively or
negatively relative to the cost of the water coming out of his well. There is considerable advantage to
having the Town be an equal partner with the College which will help the entire Town including those
individuals on wells. There will be no impact on property taxes with this proposal; currently the Water
Company pays taxes to the Town and that goes into the General Fund. If the municipalization goes forward,
the current plan is to have the Enterprise Fund make a payment in lieu of taxes in that same amount so that
the General Fund is kept whole and therefore the property taxes will not be affected by this.
Peter Bouchard asked what assurance does he have in future years that this will not affect property taxes and
the issue regarding the $280,000 payment in lieu of taxes; what is the assurance that the Town will receive
that money?
Selectman Christie stated that all costs of water supply are paid for by the water customers in the form of
rates. Payment in lieu of taxes will require a vote from Concord and they must get approval before going
forward. The Board anticipates that they will receive this approval.
Nancy Carter supports and encourages other to allow staff to move forward with this proposal.
Kim Perez has concerns that the Hanover Water Works Company does not have to hold public hearings.
Selectman Christie confirmed that the Water Works Company would continue as a private company. The
land holding company would have to go through the zoning process including Town Meeting for any
changes.
Anne Downey, Sargent Street, asked whether the vote in the fall would be a Town Meeting vote or whether
it could be done as an all day ballot vote. Selectman Christie stated that this would be done with a Town
Meeting vote. Ms. Downey stated that her concern is that this is not on people's radar and asked for an all
day ballot vote. Selectman Christie stated that they cannot have an all day vote on this per State law. Ms.
Downey encouraged an increase in communication and there are a lot of things that people need to learn
about this. She would hate to see this proposal defeated now and would encourage people to support this
proposal and move forward.
Bob Keene asked how this can be a private company for which they are stockholders and not have access to
meetings in some form. Selectman Christie stated that the current ownership is 47.2% by the Town and it is
a private company and not subject to Right-to-Know laws or State laws. That status doesn't change; the
only change is the percentage of ownership.
David Bradley asked that the Town get an expanded opinion on the all day voting issue and asked whether
Town Meeting can vote for all day voting. He feels that this can be done.
Robin Carpenter stated that it is his understanding that an action should be by paper ballot. Mr. Carpenter
provided a petition with signatures to require a paper vote on this issue. Moderator Black announced that
with receipt of the petition, they would conduct a paper ballot vote.
Mr. Carpenter went on to express his concerns regarding the finances, governance process and issues
surrounding land protection. He stated that there is not a firewall between the rates and the taxpayers. He
fears that 10 years from now, the agreement will not be flexible enough. He has questions about the savings
benefit the Town claims it will receive with municipalization and how this will get shared between the users
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and the taxpayers. He also had questions about risk. If there is a bond, the assumption is that it will sit on
the Town for the ratepayers to pay.
Mr. Carpenter offered the following amendment to the motion:
"To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to negotiate to acquire those assets of the
Hanover Water Works Company, Inc. necessary to operate the water system as a municipal utility
serving the Town's inhabitants, in accordance with RSA 38; and to negotiate with Dartmouth College,
a Charter, By-Laws and a Mission Management Plan for the surviving entity retaining all other assets
of the Hanover Water Works Company. If approved, there will be a second vote by Special Town
Meeting in the fall of 2009 to see if the Town will vote to approve the Charter, By-Laws and Plan and
acquire the water utility assets. A simple majority vote is required."
Mr. Carpenter explained the differences between the wording he proposes, versus the wording provided by
the Select Board.
The motion was SECONDED from the floor.
Moderator Black re-read the proposed amendment. Moderator Black noted that the amendment cannot
include changing the two-thirds vote requirement.
Rich Howarth, 2 Sausville Road, stated that there was huge value in having 1 neighbor versus having 2. The
Town and the College took 2,000 acres of land and manage it under one entity. The staff of the Water
Company not only works on the infrastructure but it also oversees the land. Mr. Carpenter's amendment is
so important because having one entity in charge of the eco systems and the land; he worries about who is
actually going to be handling land management and it bothers him that this hasn't been answered.
Elsa Garmine asked whether this amendment is changing the vote in September. Moderator Black stated
that the changes in the amendment requires a Charter, By-Laws and a management plan by September.
Jim Mitchell stated that it is his understanding that tonight's vote is to move forward. He applauds the
amendment and the concerns brought forth. He urges everyone to vote down the amendment and have the
Select Board bring the right package for final approval in September.
Sheila Buckley asked the Select Board to clarify why Mr. Carpenter's amendment isn't a good idea. Ms.
Griffin stated that the wording for the Article is specific to RSA 38. The statute was written anticipating
that the municipalization of a water utility would be a hostile takeover. The Town has consulted with two
attorneys in addition to Walter Mitchell who suggested the wording of the Article. Removing the word
"price" from the Article would not be appropriate. Ms. Griffin stated that in changing the vote to majority
vote might be challenged later.
Selectman Christie reiterated that through the public hearing process, the Board has gathered questions and
concerns that will be worked on.
Deb Nelson called the question. The audience voted to end the discussion. The proposed amendment to
the original motion FAILED by majority vote.
Elizabeth Crory suggested that the Town consider placing part of the savings into a reserve fund and part of
it to reduce the rates. Ms. Crory asked how the title will be held and had concern that the Town will own the
assets but not the land.
Ms. Griffin explained that the land on which the hard assets sit will be owned by the Town.
Peter Williamson made a suggestion that they provide an explanation as to why this is fair for the Town and
the College. He would like to know how the College is being charged for water. There is suspicion that the
College will be taking advantage of the Town. He would like to see this information before the vote in the
fall.
Hilary Pridgen would like to see what the Charter and the By-Laws will be for the land holding company
prior to the next vote.
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Richard Podolec stated that he works on the Finance Committee. He noted that they asked many of the
same questions regarding this transaction. He read the following statement in support:
Hanover Finance Committee supports Article Fourteen as moved by Selectman Christie and looks forward
to reviewing the final agreement before the Town Meeting in September, 2009.
Winifred Stearns, 5 Dorrance Place, noted that she heard that the public would not have to worry about any
changes to zoning on this land. She was interested in the word conservation and felt that this is the only
thing that will protect the land. Zoning can be changed through the Planning Board and presented to Town
Meeting. She wanted to know who would be allowed to challenge the forestry designation. She would like
to see some form of commitment between now and September from the Select Board that they would
consider putting this land into conservation.
Jed Williamson called the question regarding the original motion. The audience unanimously agreed to
end the discussion.
Moderator Black instructed the audience to use their paper ballots to vote for or against the original motion
for Article Fourteen.
RESULTS: YES 196 NO 10 ARTICLE PASSED
ARTICLE FIFTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Hanover Planning Board to delegate
its site plan powers and duties in regard to minor site plans to a site review committee of technically
qualified administrators designated by the Planning Board, with the concurrence of the Town Manager, in
accordance with the provisions of RSA 674:43 III. This special site review committee shall have final
authority to approve or disapprove minor site plans; however, the decision of the committee may be
appealed to the full Planning Board.
Vice chairman Connolly MOVED that the Town vote to authorize the Hanover Planning Board to
delegate its site plan powers and duties in regard to minor site plans to a site review committee of
technically qualified administrators designated by the Planning Board, with the concurrence of the
Town Manager, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 674:43 III. This special site review
committee shall have final authority to approve or disapprove minor site plans; however, the decision
of the committee may be appealed to the full Planning Board. Chairman Walsh SECONDED the
motion.
Vice Chairman Connolly offered the following additional information regarding Article Fifteen:
"At the present time when an application is made to the Planning Board for Site Plan review which is
required for construction of and /or the change in size or use of all principal and accessory uses of non-
residential and multi-family residential dwellings, parking Facilities and outdoor Eating Establishments the
application is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning staff and when it is considered complete placed on the
Planning Board agenda and a hearing is held. Occasionally this request appears as a waiver of the Site Plan
review usually when the expansion or use does not create more than 1000 sq ft and/or the change does not
materially affect the abutters or the area.
This request is to allow the Planning Board to delegate the review of some Site Plans to a committee of
qualified administrators designated by the Planning Board with the agreement of the Town Manager. This
procedure is permitted by the NH State Law RSA 676:4 (III) and requires that "the Planning Board adopt
or amend its regulations specifying application, acceptance and approval procedures and defining what size
and kind of site plans may be reviewed by the Site Plan review Committee prior to authorizing the
Committee". If this request is approved, after placing the use and size change thresholds and the
application, acceptance and approval procedures into the Site Plan regulations, the Planning Board may
delegate some Site Plan approval hearings to a committee of qualified administrators. The rights of the
applicants and the abutters will be the unchanged as the hearings will be warned, the abutters notified and
the hearings will be subject to public hearing procedures including minute taking. An appeal of the
Committee's decision may be made to the Planning Board by the applicant or abutters. All of the
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applications are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning staff and the Planning Board wishes to be able to
delegate "minor Site Plan" approvals to the staff or other qualified administrators."
Moderator Nelson asked for additional discussion.
Robert Morris stated that he feels that this Article is disastrous. He wants to make sure that the people
making the decisions are qualified to do so.
Winifred Stearns, 5 Dorrance Place, felt that this Article provides an extra level of bureaucracy. She felt
that this was more of a stalling tactic and that there would be employees with conflicts of interest. The term
"minor" is of concern. Vice Chairman Connolly stated that the parameters regarding a minor subdivision or
site plan review have not yet been set. Ms. Stearns felt that there were a lot of unanswered questions
regarding the setting of the parameters and this could become a slippery slope. She felt that this would also
create a large expense and questioned whether Minutes would be taken and at what cost.
Ms. Griffin noted that the Article came at the suggestion of the Planning Board. She also stated that the
Planning Board is very busy and this would streamline the process for the smaller projects with a minor site
plan review. There have been complaints about the wait on the Planning Board agenda for the smaller
projects. Town Staff knows the regulations and has a feel for the Planning Board's past decisions. The
appeal is in place in case the applicant doesn't agree with the Staff decision. She felt that 9 times out of 10
the applicants will be happy.
Ms. Stearns was concerned about what would happen if someone wasn't happy with the outcome of the
review and she doesn't feel that it's workable. She also questions the possibility of a conflict of interest.
Vice Chairman Connolly stated that the appeals would go directly to the Planning Board.
Rich Howarth questioned how this would work. Would an appeal be an issue of fact or would it be about
interpretation of the ordinance?
Vice Chairman Connolly stated that this amendment allows the Planning Board to set up the process. She
presumed it would be treated like any other Planning Board case on the basis of the law.
Bob Russell stated that he is in favor of this because he feels that the majority of the time, there would not
be a problem. If there was a problem, it would go back to the Planning Board. Mr. Russell called the
question. This was SECONDED from the floor. The audience unanimously agreed to end the discussion.
The motion PASSED and Article Fifteen was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE SIXTEEN: Shall the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A: 4-a, I (b) to authorize
the conservation commission to expend funds for contributions to 'qualified organizations' for the purchase
of property interests, or facilitating transactions related thereto, where the property interest is to be held by
the qualified organization and the town will retain no interest in the property?
Selectman Baschnagel MOVED that the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A: 4-a, I (b) to
authorize the Conservation Commission to expend funds for contributions to 'qualified organizations'
for the purchase of property interests, or facilitating transactions related thereto, where the property
interest is to be held by the qualified organization and the town will retain no interest in the property.
Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
Selectman Baschnagel stated that this is an opportunity for the Town legislature to give the Conservation
Commission some additional authority. Currently, the Commission is charged with overseeing the Town
lands and acquiring land within the Town for conservation purposes. They do not have the authority to
assist in the funding of an outside agency, for example, Upper Valley Land Trust in purchasing a piece of
property in the Town. Approval of this motion would give the Conservation Commission additional
flexibility in how they go about facilitating the conservation plan.
Moderator Nelson asked for further discussion. There was no further discussion.
The motion PASSED and Article Sixteen was ADOPTED as written.
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ARTICLE SEVENTEEN: Shall the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A:4-a, 1(a) to authorize
the conservation commission to expend funds to purchase interests in land outside the boundaries of our
municipality in contiguous municipalities, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen?
Selectman Baschnagel MOVED that the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A:4-a, 1(a) to
authorize the Conservation Commission to expend funds to purchase interests in land outside the
boundaries of our municipality in contiguous municipalities, subject to the approval of the Board of
Selectmen. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Selectman Baschnagel stated that this Article would give the Conservation Commission permission to spend
funds to purchase properties that are not within the Town of Hanover but adjacent to Town properties that
they have interest in.
Judy Reeves stated that the Conservation Commission would request a vote in favor on this Article.
The motion PASSED and Article Seventeen was ADOPTED as written.
Chairman Walsh asked that Selectman Bill Baschnagel come forward.
Chairman Walsh noted that this was Bill's last meeting as Selectman and read the following statement:
"This is both a sad moment and a time of celebration. It's sad because I'm going to miss Bill's sense of
humor and his attention to both detail and the future. There are very few people that can look at both details
and the future. And it's a time to celebrate, time to celebrate Bill's years on the Select Board and his long
and continuing service to Hanover. Bill came to town in the late 1950's and fell in love with our Town.
As a student, Bill was involved with the volunteer Fire Department in Town and the Dartmouth Outing
Club. He went away and he served our country for a number of years but in the end, his love for Hanover
drew him back. Bill has remained connected to our Fire Department and our emergency services, he often
will report at Selectmen's meetings, recent activity on the scanner, for example. He has continued to
connect with the land in a number of very helpful ways. I want to review quickly Bill's service to the Town,
it's broad and it's deep. He was on the Building Code Advisory Board from 1984 to 1998; he was elected as
a member of the Hanover Improvement Society in July of 2000 and became a Director in 2007 and has
served as Secretary for a year; he was on the Affordable Housing Commission in 2003; his actions on
Parking and Transportation in the Town and the region have touched virtually everything that has happened;
Bill has been on the PTB from 1990 to 1993 and then 2000 to 2009 but the records might have been wrong
and he's sure that Bill served from 1990 to the present. He was on the Parking Facility Task Forces and co-
chaired one of them. He's been on the Advance Transit Board since 2003; he's been on the Upper Valley
Transportation Advisory Committee from 2000 to the present and the Transportation Management
Association Board since its inception.
Bill has served as a Selectman to the Town between 2000 and 2009. He's been the Selectmen's
representative to the Conservation Commission during that time as well as the Planning Board alternative.
We, the people and the businesses of Hanover have been well served and owe you a debt of gratitude Bill,
it's also time for you to have a proper place to rest and relax and reflect, thus we give you the chair."
Selectman Baschnagel was presented with a chair from the Town of Hanover in appreciation to his years of
service."
Selectman Baschnagel stated that it has been a privilege and pleasure to serve the Town. He appreciates the
Town's support over the years. It's the little things that make the difference and it has been fun to get to
know the staff and the volunteers within the Town and they are the ones making the difference.
ARTICLE EIGHTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to establish an Affordable Housing Commission, as
a restructuring of the current Affordable Housing Commission, pursuant to RSA 673:1, II, which shall be
constituted according to the provisions of RSA 673:4-c, RSA 674:44-h through j, and other pertinent New
Hampshire Statutes which govern municipal commissions, their conduct, and their receipt of appropriated
funds to carry out their charge; and to see if the Town will vote to establish an affordable housing revolving
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fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-h, according to terms and conditions to be determined by the Board of
Selectmen.
Selectman Christie MOVED that the Town vote to establish an Affordable Housing Commission, as a
restructuring of the current Affordable Housing Commission, pursuant to RSA 673:1, II, which shall
be constituted according to the provisions of RSA 673:4-c, RSA 674:44-h through j, and other
pertinent New Hampshire Statutes which govern municipal commissions, their conduct, and their
receipt of appropriated funds to carry out their charge; and to see if the Town will vote to establish an
affordable housing revolving fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-h, according to terms and conditions to be
determined by the Board of Selectmen. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Robert Strauss, Chairman of the Affordable Housing Commission, stated that the current structure of the
Affordable Housing Commission is as an advisory arm of the Board of Selectmen. They do not have the
provision in their Charter to raise money for their own needs. The money they need would be used for
studies needed within the Town. They have relied on other entities to fund the studies through money from
the NH Housing Finance Authority. If this Article passes, the Commission could restructure and they would
have the authority to go to the NHHFA themselves to obtain funding for projects within the Town. The
name, however, will not change and they will remain the Affordable Housing Commission.
The motion PASSED and Article Eighteen was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE NINETEEN: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a
inter-municipal agreement by and among the Towns of Orford, Lyme, Hanover, Enfield, Springfield,
Newbury, New London and Sunapee, to create a non-profit corporation to develop a broadband
communications network, in accordance with RSA 53-A.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a
inter-municipal agreement by and among the Towns of Orford, Lyme, Hanover, Enfield, Springfield,
Newbury, New London and Sunapee, to create a non-profit corporation to develop a broadband
communications network, in accordance with RSA 53-A. Chairman Walsh SECONDED the motion.
Ms. Griffin stated that the Town of Hanover has coordinated with seven other communities to form WCNH
which stands for West Central New Hampshire in order to gain access to broadband in the outer reaches of
the Town. In NH, municipalities cannot bond for broadband unless they are significantly underserved. In
looking at possible funding, if they create an inter-municipal non-profit organization, they may be eligible
for some funding for this project. This question was also on the March Town Meeting Warrants for the
other seven towns and all of the communities voted to enter into the agreement. It would enable non-profit
corporation to be able to receive money including donations to move forward to develop a broadband
communications network. This is not something that is going to happen overnight.
An audience member asked if the Town was going to be using Fairpoint Communications. Ms. Griffin
stated that they could use any number of providers and Fairpoint could be one of them.
The motion PASSED and Article Nineteen was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE TWENTY: (Article by agency request) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
$1,650 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by the New Hampshire Association for
the Blind. This is the third year this article has appeared on the warrant.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $1,650 to support the
services provided for the residents of Hanover by the New Hampshire Association for the Blind. This
is the third year this article has appeared on the warrant. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the
motion.
Selectman Rassias explained that after three years on the Warrant, the request would then become part of the
budget that comes before the Select Board.
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Moderator Nelson asked if there were any representatives from the NH Association for the Blind that would
like to speak to the Article. There were no representatives and no discussion.
The motion PASSED and Article Twenty was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE TWENTY-ONE: (Article by agency request) To see if the Town will vote to raise and
appropriate $627 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by Tri-County Community
Action Project (Tri-County CAP). This is the third year this article has appeared on the warrant.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $627 to support the services
provided for the residents of Hanover by Tri-County Community Action Project (Tri-County CAP).
This is the third year this article has appeared on the warrant.
Moderator Nelson asked if there were any representatives from Tri-County CAP that would like to speak to
the Article. There were no representatives from Tri-County CAP.
Bob Russell asked how the amounts are chosen for each agency. Selectman Rassias stated that these
amounts came forward at the request of the agency. Chairman Walsh clarified that the money amounts
relate to the number of residents that are served and the costs of the services that they provide. After three
years, the agencies are included as part of the budget and are not brought forward individually.
Another audience member voiced her support of Tri-County CAP and acknowledged the work and the
demand for the need. She suggested that this stay on the budget year after year.
The motion PASSED and Article Twenty-One was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE TWENTY-TWO: (Article by agency request) To see if the Town will vote to raise and
appropriate $550 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by the Court Appointed
Special Advocates (CASA). This is the second year this article has appeared on the warrant.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $550 to support the services
provided for the residents of Hanover by the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). This is the
second year this article has appeared on the warrant. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED.
The motion PASSED and Article Twenty-Two was ADOPTED as written.
ARTICLE TWENTY-THREE: (Article by agency request) To see if the Town will vote to raise and
appropriate $3,410 to support the services provided for the residents of Hanover by the Outreach House.
This is the second year this article has appeared on the warrant.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $3,410 to support the
services provided for the residents of Hanover by the Outreach House. This is the second year this
article has appeared on the warrant. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Susan Shinn stated that she is not a resident of Hanover but the Administrator of Outreach House. Outreach
House was founded in 1991 and opened in 1997 through the work of a group of Hanover residents
concerned about the lack of affordable housing that could provide care for senior adults in the Upper Valley.
Located on South Park Street across from the Dartmouth Athletic facilities; they provide daily supportive
residential care for 9 older adults and their mission is to provide a loving, caring, supportive, and
comfortable family living environment in an affordable and attractive setting that enhances independence.
Ann Chamberlain provided testament to the fact that her 95 year old mother loves it at Outreach House and
encourages support of the Article.
Kim Perez thanked the Select Board for increasing funding for the social service agencies across the board
in this budget. She noted that Outreach House raised money for an energy audit and noted that there would
be future fundraising taking place.
The motion PASSED and Article Twenty-Three was ADOPTED as written.
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ARTICLE TWENTY-FOUR: To transact any other business that may legally be brought before this
Town Meeting.
Selectman Rassias MOVED that the Town vote to transact any other business that may legally be
brought before this Town Meeting. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Tim Pillsbury stated that he would like the Town to encourage organizations from the social service
agencies to send representatives to speak about the services that they provide to the Town and why the
residents should fund them.
Moderator Nelson thanked the audience members for attending.
Chairman Walsh MOVED to adjourn Town Meeting. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the
motion.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Garipay, Town Clerk
Minutes prepared by Elizabeth S. Rathburn
2009 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF HANOVER
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Hanover High School Gymnasium
The Special Town Meeting of the Town of Hanover, New Hampshire convened on October 27, 2009 at 7
p.m. by Moderator Pro Tempore Harry Bird. Moderator Bird gave an overview of the voting procedure and
announced that Articles One and Two would require a ballot vote. Moderator Bird stated that while Article
Three, in theory, could be a voice vote, he is aware that there will be a motion from the floor to have a ballot
vote. Moderator Bird suggested having Town Meeting discuss the Articles and then have one vote for all
three after the discussion.
Moderator Bird asked for Chairman Walsh to make a motion.
Chairman Walsh wanted to thank Moderator Bird for providing his services for this Special Town Meeting.
Chairman Walsh MOVED that voting under Articles 1, 2 and 3 commence immediately after
discussion has concluded and the question has been called on all three articles. Voting will be by
separate YES/NO paper ballots for each article that will be marked by the voter and each deposited
into separate ballot boxes. Ballots will be issued by ballot clerks as voters present themselves at the
checklist. Voting will continue at this meeting for at least one hour and until all present who wish to
vote have voted. The ballot boxes will then be sealed and kept in protective custody until tomorrow
morning, Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Voting will then continue from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at
this same meeting location. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Kim Perez asked if any changes made to the warrant would be made part of the vote tomorrow. Moderator
Bird stated that any amendments to a warrant article would be made from the floor and must be disposed of
before they call the question on the warrant article. Moderator Bird further clarified that, if passed, the exact
amendments would be posted on the voting booths so that it is clear what the residents are being asked to
vote on.
THE TOWN MEETING VOTED UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION.
Moderator Bird asked for a motion for Article One.
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Chairman Walsh MOVED ARTICLE ONE: That (he Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of
$8,570,916 through the incurrence of indebtedness in accordance with the provisions of the New
Hampshire Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33 by the Town's assumption of the two existing loans
originally made to the Hanover Water Works Company through the New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (NH DES DWSRF), which
assumption has been consented to by NH DES DWSRF; and to take all action as may be necessary to
carry out the purpose of this vote. Although this debt will be a general obligation of the Town, it is
intended and expected that funding for the debt service associated with these loans will be paid
exclusively by water rates collected from users of the water utility. A two-thirds ballot vote is
required. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Walsh asked Betsy McClain, Finance Director, to speak to the details of the motion. Ms.
McClain made the following statement:
As part of the Purchase Agreement between the Town of Hanover and the Hanover Water Works Company,
all of the physical operating assets (such as the filtration plant, storage tanks, reservoirs and dams, the
distribution system, etc.) will be transferred to the Town. Along with the transfer of these assets, the Town
will also assume the outstanding balance of debt associated with the original acquisition of these assets.
Articles #1 and #2 request that Town Meeting authorize the Town to take on this debt.
State law requires that all articles appearing on the warrant which propose the issuance of debt in amounts
greater than $100,000 must appear first on the warrant. Consequently, Town Meeting Articles #1 and #2
come before the "star of the show" - Article #3, the general warrant article addressing the Municipalization
of the water utility. Certainly, no Hanover Water Works Company debt would be assumed by the Town if
Warrant Article #3 is defeated.
With that as general background, Warrant Article #1 requests Town Meeting authorization for the Town to
assume the two existing Water Company loans issued through the New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund. The New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services knows that the Hanover Water Works Company is considering a transfer of its
operating assets to the Town and has consented to the transfer and the subsequent reassignment of the
existing Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund loans.
Some background on these specific loans:
On May 3, 1999 the Hanover Water Works Company executed a $4,035,000 loan agreement for the
upgrading of water distribution mains. Under the terms of the current loan agreement, this principal is
payable over 20 years at an annual, fixed interest rate of 3.800%. The outstanding principal balance on this
loan at June 30, 2010 will be $2,713,845.
On April 26, 2005 the Hanover Water Works Company executed an agreement to borrow $6,493,081 for the
construction of the water filtration plant on Grasse Road and a water storage tank. Under the terms of the
current loan agreement, this principal is payable over 20 years at an annual, fixed interest rate of 3.352%.
The outstanding principal on this loan at June 30, 2010 will be $5,857,071.
These two outstanding principal balances at June 30, 2010 equal the amount cited in this warrant article,
$8,570,916.
The principal and interest costs associated with this debt are already built into the existing water rates. All
costs associated with these loans will be borne exclusively by users of the water utility.
Moderator Bird asked for further discussion.
TOWN MEETING VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO END DISCUSSION ON ARTICLE ONE AND
PROCEED TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT (AT THE END OF THE EVENING'S FULL
DISCUSSION AS DETERMINED EARLIER).
Moderator Bird announced that discussion on Article One was now closed and asked for business under
Article Two.
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Chairman Walsh MOVED ARTICLE TWO: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of
$550,000 relating to the Town's assumption of an existing debt obligation of the Hanover Water
Works Company currently held by Citizens Bank; and to authorize the Town to refinance this debt
(and any related prepayment fees) through the issuance of not more than $550,000 of bonds and notes
in accordance with the provisions of the New Hampshire Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33; and to
determine the rate of interest thereon as shall be in the best interest of the Town; and to take all
action as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this vote. Although this debt will be a general
obligation of the Town, it is intended and expected that funding for the debt service associated with
this loan will be paid exclusively by water rates collected from users of the water utility. A two-thirds
ballot vote is required. Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Walsh asked Betsy McClain to speak to the details.
Ms. McClain made the following statement:
Warrant Article #2 requests Town Meeting authorization for the Town to refinance an existing Hanover
Water Works Company commercial loan issued through Citizens Bank.
On June 14, 2005 the Hanover Water Works Company refinanced $854,000 of its existing debt held by
Citizens Bank. This debt was originally issued to construct an addition for the Grasse Road office building, a
standby contact tank, and for equipment related to a previous water treatment process. The interest rate of
the refinanced loan floats at 1.500% above the one-month LIBOR (the London InterBank Offered Rate, a
standard financial benchmark). Interest rates during 2008 were as high as 6.530%. The outstanding principal
balance on this loan at June 30, 2010 will be $495,600.
This existing debt must be refinanced as the existing loan relates to assets to be transferred to the Town, and
the loan is collateralized by a mortgage on the Hanover Water Works real property, only a portion of which
will convey to the Town through Municipalization. Due to the particular structuring of this loan, there will
be a prepayment penalty with the refinancing of this debt. The exact amount of the penalty will not be
known until the time of the loan closing as its calculation uses the prevailing LIBOR rate. The warrant
article anticipates a worst-case scenario of a $54,400 prepayment penalty.
The outstanding principal balance at June 30, 2010 of $495,600 plus the worst-case scenario for the
prepayment penalty of $54,400 equal the $550,000 which appears in this warrant article.
The prepayment penalty will be significantly offset by projected savings achieved by the Town's refinanced
loan at a fixed interest rate lower than the current rates being charged.
If passed, Warrant Article #2 will authorize the Town to refinance this Hanover Water Works Company loan
as a general obligation of the Town which will be paid exclusively by the customers of the water utility. The
principal and interest costs associated with this debt are already built into the existing water rates. All costs
associated with this debt will be borne exclusively by users of the water utility.
Moderator Bird asked for further discussion. There was no further discussion on Article Two.
TOWN MEETING VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO END DISCUSSION ON ARTICLE TWO AND
PROCEED TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT (AT THE END OF THE EVENING'S FULL
DISCUSSION AS DETERMINED EARLIER).
Moderator Bird announced that discussion on Article Two was now closed and asked for business under
Article Three.
Chairman Walsh MOVED ARTICLE THREE: I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate
$1.00 for the purchase of the water utility assets owned by the Hanover Water Works Company, to
include the water treatment plant, related water storage tanks, pump stations, distribution system,
three (3) reservoirs, sufficient land within 250 feet around Reservoirs #1 and #2, all of the land around
Reservoir #3, sufficient adjacent land to allow future expansion of the water treatment plant and
storage tanks, and any other water utility assets required for the treatment and distribution of water,
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as allowed by RSA 38:2-a, and which is in the public interest, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to negotiate and execute all documents required to complete the transaction as proposed. The
remainder of the land which will not be transferred to Town ownership as part of this transaction will
remain with the Hanover Water Works Company, and the Town's ownership share of that company
will increase from the current 47.2% to 50% as part of the approved transaction. All of the related
transactions shall occur on or about July 1, 2010. Completion of the transaction will be dependent
upon the passage of special State legislation to enable the municipal water utility to continue to make
semi-annual property tax payments to the Town, School Districts and County. Vice Chairman
Connolly SECONDED the motion.
Moderator Bird invited Selectman Christie to make his presentation to Town Meeting.
Selectman Christie welcomed the audience members of Town Meeting. Selectman Christie made the
following statement:
About a year ago the Town approached the College to explore the Town's interest in Municipalizing
Hanover's water supply. The College was supportive and last May at Town Meeting the Board of Selectman
was authorized to proceed and to call a Special Town Meeting which is where we find ourselves tonight.
Back in May we had a broad concept, no documents, but some ideas and requirements for moving towards
Municipalization. So we arrive here tonight with more meat on the bones asking Town Meeting to
"authorize the Board of Selectman to negotiate and execute all documents required to complete the
transaction as proposed."
Since last May, a combined Town/College Task Force has worked to create the documents taking into
consideration all of the input from numerous public hearings, informational sessions and last May's Town
Meeting itself.
Task force members have been myself, Julia Griffin, Jay Pierson (current President of the Hanover Water
Works Company ("HWWC"), former Selectman, and CPA by training and practice). Representing the
College: Bob Donin, General Counsel; Paul Olsen, Director of Real Estate; and Peter Glenshaw, Director of
Community Relations.
I have organized my presentation into three parts:
1) Making the case for Municipalization.
2) Land management and governance issues.
3) I will address concerns that have been raised in letters to the Valley News and a flyer that has been
widely disseminated.
Let's get started and I do apologize to those who have heard parts of this presentation before.
I have been told by many that this proposal is "very complicated." My view is that while some of the details
of specific agreements can appear complicated, the overall concept of what is being proposed and what we
are trying to accomplish is relatively straight forward.
My objective tonight is to simplify what I can so that everyone has a good understanding of the big picture.
If history repeats itself there will also be lots of detail questions, but it is my hope that we will not lose sight
of the forest as we discuss the trees.
Current vs. Proposed
• Water is currently supplied by the Hanover Water Works Company (HWWCo) - the proposal would
change the supplier to the Town of Hanover.
• Rates are currently set by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The proposal would change this to
the Board of Selectmen.
• Operations Managed by Hanover Town Staff- this would remain the same.
• HWWCo is owned by the Town (47.2%) and Dartmouth (52.7%). The proposal would change the
ownership to 50.0% each.
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Why Municipalization?
• Realization of $ 100,000 in savings/year on a $2,000,000 operating budget (5%).
• Ability to establish capital reserves for future system improvements.
• Access to lower cost bond financing, if needed.
• Lower water rates over the long-term.
Key Provisions of Municipalization
• Town to acquire operating assets and some land for $ 1 .00
Reservoirs and dams
Filtration plant
Water storage tanks
Distribution system
Land under hard assets and 250 feet around reservoirs
• Town to assume bond debt associated with these assets.
• Town to assume the financial assets and liabilities of the HWWCo.
• Town to establish a separate enterprise fund similar to the Water Reclamation Fund.
• HWWCo to become purely a land holding company.
• Town ownership will increase to 50%.
Other Impacts
• No impact on current water rates - savings applied to capital reserves.
• Favorable impact on future rates due to reserve funds and access to lower cost borrowing.
• No impact on General Fund.
Let's turn our focus to land management. Two major questions came out of Public Hearings and Town
Meeting:
1) "Why are you separating the reservoirs from the watershed?" Environmentally they are a package.
2) "Why doesn't the Town either own all the land or have a conservation easement on it?"
On the first, we tried hard to keep the watershed and the reservoirs together, but in the end could not.
If Municipalization is to work financially, the HWWC has to get completely out of the Water Supply chain
and the Town needs to own the reservoirs and dams in order to insure and maintain them.
On the second question, additional Town ownership of land or a conservation easement on the land was
never part of the original proposal to the College.
When the Town approached the College to discuss Municipalization, we knew that in the past linking land
use and Municipalization had prevented progress towards Municipalization so we stayed focused purely on
Municipalization.
The Select Board is comfortable that the HWWC has done a good job in managing this land for over 100
years and has no intention of developing any of this land in the foreseeable future.
If, at some time down the road, the land is not needed as watershed to protect the reservoirs, there will be a
community wide debate on how best to use the land with all interests, including the conservation interests, at
the table.
Also, with the Towns new 50% ownership nothing can be proposed that is not supported by the Select
Board, and should any changes require new zoning or the sale of the land, a Town Meeting vote will be
required to make those changes.
Land and Resources
• Town to own reservoirs, 250 foot setback around reservoirs, and dams.
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• HWWCo to continue to own roughly 1,164 (-80%) of the approximate 1,440 total acres currently
owned by HWWCo.
• No change in:
Zoning
Local/State/Federal protection of land
What Happens to the Management of the Land not transferred to the Town?
Current
Yes
No
No
HWWCo.
Yes
47.2%
No
No
Yes
Land managed by Renamed HWWCo?
Name of Company?
Private company?
What is the percentage of Town ownership?
Subject to Public Process (Right-to-Know)?
Open Director's Meeting?
Open Annual Meeting?
Company By-Laws re: Watershed Protection?
Town Directors appointed by Select Board?
Number of Town-appointed Directors 4 of 9
Sale of Land subject to Town Meeting approval? No
Rezoning of Land subject to Town Meeting approval? Yes
Required Approvals:
• Special Town Meeting
- Tuesday, October 27th - 7:00 p.m. - HHS Gym
- Potential all day voting on Wednesday, October 28th
Trustees of Dartmouth College
State Legislation 2010 Legislative Session
NHPUC
Hanover Board of Selectmen Approval of Final Documents
Supporting Documents:
Proposed
Yes
Trescott Co.
Yes
50.0%
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
3 of 6
Yes
Yes
Letter of support from Dartmouth College
Purchase Agreement
Projected Budgets for Municipal Water Utility and the Land-Holding Company
Agree-upon Procedures Report from Financial Auditors
Financial Issues Memo
Amended Articles of Incorporation
Stock Transfer & Corporate Restructuring Agreement
Draft Special Legislation
Draft Rate Agreement
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Land-Holding Company
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• 2009 Engineering Assessment
• 2002 Water Supply Treatment Study
• 1 997 Engineering Assessment
Summary:
Municipalization will result in:
• Annual cost savings of $ 1 00,000
• Ability to create capital reserve funds
• Access to favorable municipal borrowing rates
• Increased Town ownership of Land Holding Company from 47.2% to 50%
I would now like to turn my attention to some of the concerns that have been recently raised in the Valley
News and via a flyer.
Last May the Town Meeting vote stated that "the final transfer agreement between the Town and the
Hanover Water Company to acquire assets will be brought before the Special Town Meeting."
First, let me clarify that the transfer agreement has also been called the Asset Purchase Agreement or simply
the Purchase Agreement in the list of documents provided. It does NOT include the HWWC revised By-
Laws or Articles of Incorporation or any of the other documents provided for your information.
The reason the Purchase Agreement is marked DRAFT is because to arrive at a "final" document, we came
to realize that we had a number of tasks still to complete such as obtaining a survey, obtaining subdivision
approval, and preparing a definitive list of assets. Each will be either expensive and/or time consuming, and
we didn't want to spend that money or time until we knew Town Meeting (and the Dartmouth Board of
Trustees) had approved the basic transaction. We also recognized that any one of these steps might result in
a wording change or some technical amendment to the draft. If we had presented the Purchase Agreement
to Town Meeting as "final" and then found it necessary to make changes, the validity of the Town Meeting
vote could be called into question. Therefore we marked it "draft."
Having said that, the Select Board represents to Town Meeting that there will be no substantive changes to
the Purchase Agreement. If any changes are made, they will be solely of a technical nature.
As mentioned previously, the final Purchase Agreement will be adopted by the Select Board only after a
public hearing.
The flyer also asserts that there is, and I quote: "little clarity about how the town's interests will be
represented on the new company, appointments to the Board of Directors or transfer of land. "
I would like to address each of these.
First: There is no "new" company per se - just the Hanover Water Works Company assuming a new name
and using this opportunity to restate its bylaws and articles;
Second: The Town's interests will be represented by three Directors appointed by the Select Board. We
have said that we do not plan to appoint any member from any special interest group but rather will most
likely appoint generalist as we have done historically.
Third: The purpose of the renamed Water Company is stated in their Amended Articles of Incorporation
which state:
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"The purposes of the Company are to hold certain lands within the Town of Hanover, New Hampshire, a
portion of which is within the watershed of the three reservoirs that supply the Town of Hanover with water
for drinking, domestic, fire and other purposes,
to regulate and manage the use of such watershed land for the protection of the water supply function of the
reservoirs and associated land; and to protect and promote sustainable growth and management of the forest
on said lands for timber production.
In conducting its activities, the Company will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations pertaining to water quality and watershed protection, as they may be amended from time to
time."
Fourth: We agree with the flyer that more needs to be done relative to assuring that the sale of land will
require Town Meeting approval. This came into focus at the informational session in Etna, and the Task
Force has been working on the issue. At a subsequent meeting the Task Force agreed that improvement was
needed and proposed language to button this down.
The proposed language will add a new section 2.11 in Article II of the Trescott Company By-Laws to read
as follows:
Section 2.11 Actions Requiring Shareholder Approval. Notwithstanding any other provision of
these bylaws, shareholder approval shall be required for any sale, lease, or mortgage of corporation property
or assets.
We are having that solution reviewed by the Town's attorney to make sure it works. We believe that by
requiring the stockholders to vote on the sale of land (i.e., the Select Board in the Town's case) and because
the Select Board is not empowered to sell land by State Law without Town Meeting approval, we will have
closed the loop.
The flyer also suggests that Town Meeting vote to postpone the final vote until the May 2010 when the
Transfer /Purchase Agreement will be final.
Postponing until May will have several adverse consequences:
There are several critical tasks that need to happen before we can close that we really cannot or should not
proceed on without a final vote.
We doubt that the State Legislature will act on our request for "payments in lieu of taxes" legislation that we
discussed earlier before a final vote. This has the potential to delay the closing by one year, until June
2011, because of the legislature's schedule.
We cannot submit our request to decertify the current Water Company to the PUC until the Town has acted.
We also do not want to spend the $40-$50,000 that a survey will cost before a final vote, and, without the
survey, we can't go before the Planning Board for subdivision approval.
Final completion of the loan transfer documents also requires final approval from the Town. Delay
obviously means that we will not experience any of the savings as soon as we might otherwise and, of
course, we still have the same problem of marking the Purchase Agreement final before doing all the things
above as we have discussed.
In addition, there is a momentum to any deal of this sort which you need to maintain and an opportunity cost
of prolonging the Town's management attention to this. Murphy is always out there. We have a tough
budget period ahead, and Julia and others need to focus elsewhere.
I think I have gone on long enough, but lest we not forget why we are doing all of this:
• Annual cost savings of $ 1 00,000
• Ability to create capital reserve funds
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• Access to favorable municipal borrowing rates
• Increased Town ownership of Land Holding Company from 47.2% to 50%
Selectman Christie thanked the audience for their patience.
Moderator Bird asked for discussion on Article Three.
Barbara Mcllroy MOVED to AMEND Article Three; to delete the phrase "and execute" and to add
"and bring the final transfer agreement to the May 11, 2010 Town Meeting for a vote." The motion
was SECONDED from the floor.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Article Three:
ARTICLE THREE: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1.00 for the purchase of the
water utility assets owned by the Hanover Water Works Company, to include the water treatment plant,
related water storage tanks, pump stations, distribution system, three (3) reservoirs, sufficient land within
250 feet around Reservoirs #1 and #2, all of the land around Reservoir #3, sufficient adjacent land to allow
future expansion of the water treatment plant and storage \tanks, and any other water utility assets required
for the treatment and distribution of water, as allowed by RSA 38:2-a, and which is in the public interest,
and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and execute all documents required to complete
the transaction as proposed, and bring the final transfer agreement to the May 11, 2010 Town
Meeting for a vote. The remainder of the land which will not be transferred to Town ownership as part of
this transaction will remain with the Hanover Water Works Company, and the Town's ownership share of
that company will increase from the current 47.2% to 50% as part of the approved transaction. All of the
related transactions shall occur on or about July 1, 2010. Completion of the transaction will be dependent
upon the passage of special State legislation to enable the municipal water utility to continue to make semi-
annual property tax payments to the Town, School Districts and County.
Ms. Mcllroy stated that the proposed changes to the by-laws mentioned tonight were not on the website so
she did not have a chance to see them. Ms. Mcllroy stated that she has three main concerns and made the
following statements:
1) Last May, residents were promised that they would vote today on the finalized transfer agreement that
would govern the new land-holding company. However, today they are being asked to give up that vote and
give the Select Board authority to approve this agreement.
2) The agreement is not finalized. The associated documents have some problems, and lack clarity.
3) Residents need to know what the final document contain before we sign off on this project.
For the past century, the town has been fortunate in the wise management of the infrastructure and
watershed land, with a useful alliance of town and gown.
Municipalization of the Water Company will offer several benefits for our town: a promise of lower rates for
water users and an increase from 47% to 50% interest for the town in the new land-holding company.
Therefore, we should be certain that this new company, with authority over 1100 acres of land, has the
guidance that led the old water company through these last 116 years.
At the May 12 Town Meeting of this year, the Select Board promised that the Town Meeting (we the voters)
should have the opportunity to vote for the final transfer agreement at today's meeting. The transfer
agreement mentioned in this amendment means the (Asset) Purchase Agreement which is now posted on the
town's website. And this document references other documents, including the Articles of Incorporation and
By-Laws that govern the new land-holding company.
The Amended Articles of Incorporation in Section 7.9.3 and 7.9.4 of the Purchase Agreement to adopt the
amendment restated by law, these exhibits are separately listed on the Town's website. She disputes the
remark that the Purchase Agreement does not include these sections.
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Today, we are being asked to transfer our vote to the Select Board, giving the Select Board the authority to
execute these documents. This transfer is an extremely complex process. Julia Griffin has been particularly
helpful and patient in answering my questions. When I asked her if the documents were finalized, Julia
replied on October 19th that the finalized documents would come to the Select Board for discussion later in
the coming spring, with a public hearing and adoption by the Select Board. She said the Select Board
hearing is when we would have a chance to discuss the final documents, and she specifically said that we
would not discuss the documents at today's Town Meeting. I believe that this is the time to discuss them, so
that we get things right for the Town's future. A vote by the Select Board is very different from a vote by
Town Meeting.
There seems to be some great urgency about going forward with the Municipalization, but if the transfer
documents are not to be finalized until next spring, why not have the Select Board bring them to Town
Meeting at that time?
Ms. Mcllroy went onto her second point which is 'What is wrong with the Documents on the Town's
Website?'
If we adopt the proposed version of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, this is what they currently say
about how the matters of importance may come to the town's attention:
• The purpose of the new company, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation has no responsibility
towards water supply (as Town Meeting just heard, this has been changed and it is wonderful).
• The land can be transferred or sold with the approval of the new Board of Directors, and the votes of
the shareholders.
• I have been told that the Select Board will 'vote the town's shares', but this is not specified in the
Articles of Incorporation.
• We (the voters) have been told at several public meetings that the sale or transfer of any of this land
would come to Town Meeting for approval, but this is not specified in the Articles of Incorporation.
• Thus, the proposed Articles of Incorporation, as they now stand, may authorize the Select Board to
dispose of property, without a Town vote (as now is required). This wasn't a concern while the
property was attached to the water supply.
Here are still other questions about the documents that describe the governance of the new company:
1. Appointments to the new Board: We have been told that the Select Board would appoint the town's
three directors to the Board of the new company. If the Select Board is to appoint these directors, then
the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws should state this.
2. How would these appointees operate in the Town's interest? There is no specificity in the documents
that director's appointment would be dependent on taking direction from the Selectmen. If this is so, it
should be stated in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
3. Public review of the new corporation: The bylaws propose that there is an opportunity for the public to
review the company's operations by attending an annual meeting that is open to the public, sometime
between July 1 and September 30th. That period covers the vacation time of many residents.
4.
Ms. Mcllroy's third concern is that the Town does the right thing.
To be certain that the documents are written with specific and clear guidance for future town leaders, today
we should amend Article Three as I propose, with this motion before you. To reject it means we will have
lost a lot of bargaining power in hammering out the critical documents that govern the new land-holding
company.
Hanover is not the only party to this negotiation. In view of the Warrant Article last May, Dartmouth could
argue that approval of an unamended Article Three today is tantamount to accepting the documents as
posted now on the website. Then the Select Board may not be able to insert the promised revisions, despite
their best intentions.
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Ms. Mcllroy stated that it is her desire that the residents vote with full information on the finalized transfer
document in May.
Selectman Christie responded to the proposed amendment to the motion. He noted that the Select Board
welcomes this motion to give Town Meeting the opportunity to decide if they had enough information to
proceed to a yes or no vote or whether they wished to delay. He stated that the Board feels that they have
lived up to the proposal made at Town Meeting.
Kim Perez spoke in support of the amendment. She looked at the Minutes from the May Town Meeting and
noted that there was discussion about having all of the final documents ready for the vote because they felt
the devil is in the details. There are specific things not included such as the requirement of a Town Meeting
vote for the land sale; changes in the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws which should be brought to
Town Meeting; the new company is not going to be a public company and therefore not subject to Right-to-
Know laws. She wanted to speak regarding transparency of the governance. Process matters and she can
think of no good reason why the meetings need to be done in private. The only way the public knows what
is happening is by having access to the meetings and the Minutes. These laws require that notice of
meetings be held and the Minutes be made available. As the documents are currently written, it is unclear
whether the land-holding company would be subject to Right-to-Know laws. Ms. Perez stated that the
watershed land would be the largest asset of the company. The Company should be required to operate in
the open.
Elsa Garmire asked what the options would be if Town Meeting did not vote in favor of this. She was
disturbed to hear that the proposed changes were not on the website yesterday. She would like to know what
they are actually voting on, if Town Meeting decides to vote.
Selectman Christie responded by stating that they are voting first on the amendment. He stated that the
purpose of the Hanover Water Works Company changes were made a while back. The proposed changes to
ensure that any sale of the land would come before Town Meeting is before the Town's attorney awaiting an
opinion and any changes made will not be material.
Arthur Gardiner stated that he is not only a Hanover resident but an attorney and noted that having reviewed
the website and documents, he was surprised at how very complete they are. There are several documents
there and from his point of view, it gives the Town a lot of protection that the Town does not currently have.
Today, the Hanover Reservoirs and forests are owned by a private company controlled by Dartmouth
College and not the Town of Hanover. If, for reasons associated with their financial needs, Dartmouth
College wanted to sell 1 ,000 acres around the reservoir, the Town could not currently stop this. Under the
proposal negotiated, the Town can stop it. The Town would have veto power over the distribution of the
land. Mr. Gardiner stated that the Board of Selectmen will be in the position to elect 3 members of the land-
holding company; therefore the Town can stop any action that it wishes to stop. No action can be taken by
this company without having both sides of this partnership agree to do so. He was a bit surprised that the
Board felt that they needed to tie up the knot about control over the land by adding a new provision to the
By-Laws because in reading the Articles of Incorporation on the website, you could not sell the land under
the Articles of Incorporation. The Articles do not have the normal clause that states the corporation is
empowered to take action which is consistent with the laws in the State of New Hampshire.
Mr. Gardiner read the Purpose listed in the Articles of Incorporation:
"The purposes of the Company are to hold certain lands within the Town of Hanover, New Hampshire, a
portion of which is within the watershed of the three reservoirs that supply the Town of Hanover with water
for drinking, domestic, fire and other purposes; to regulate and manage the use of such watershed land; and
to protect and promote the sustainable growth and management of the forest on said lands for timber
production."
Under the Law of New Hampshire, if the Board of Directors of the Corporation did something other than
permitted in that language, they would be personally liable for the consequences of those acts. This charter
is a very carefully drawn and narrow statement, and it protects absolutely the environmental objective which
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is to have the watershed protected over the long term. In order to change that, the Town would have to take
action to amend the Articles of Incorporation and the only way to amend them is by a shareholder's voting,
and there cannot be a majority vote without the Town agreeing to it.
Mr. Gardiner stated that the question has been raised about how the Town is going to control what the
Directors are doing. The way to control them is through the Board of Selectmen. Their duty is to represent
the interest of the shareholders who vote them in. The mechanism established is a wonderful way to make
absolutely sure the Town's interest is protected and he congratulated the negotiating team, and he hopes that
the residents move forward with this.
Monte Clinton supports Article Three and presented a petition to speak to the manner in which the vote will
take place by request for a written ballot on the amendment. Moderator Bird received the petition with five
names of voters present and confirmed them as being Kim Perez, Marilyn Hunter, Elsa Garmire, Bob
Russell, and Augusta Prince.
Dipankar Choudhury would like everyone to keep their eye on the big picture and ask whether the residents
are trying to do the job that they have tasked the elected officials to do. He views that the residents govern
through the Select Board. He has not heard any argument that negates the goal of the Board as presented by
Selectman Christie. He asked how the residents are worse off with the proposal than they are today. He felt
this has been an interesting process to watch.
Hilary Pridgen felt that this amendment would provide an opportunity to re-write the By-Laws. She noted
that she heard some excellent changes which have not been included on the website and would like to know
what she is voting for. She would support the amendment. She would like to see the final version of the
documents before the final vote.
John Hochreiter spoke on behalf of the Finance Committee. He felt it was important to note that the Finance
Committee has worked on this and have reviewed all of the audit information. There are savings involved
and benefits to this transaction. The Finance Committee unanimously supports the transaction.
Martha Solow supports the Select Board's proposal however, she would be unhappy to see it defeated by
those who don't understand what's going on or those who may be confused about what has been presented
tonight. She felt that there would be more voters tomorrow. She clarified that the amendment is to delay the
vote by 6 months and the particulars would be the same and more information would be made available to
the public.
Dick Podolec agrees that the "devil is in the details" but they have the majority of the details, and he trusts
the Select Board to do their job and work out the final details. He doesn't understand why they need final
documents 7 months before the closing of the agreement. There are a lot of reasons why they can't delay
this process unless they want to go through this again two years from now. He would like to see this go
forward and take advantage of the savings.
Bob Russell remarked that the prospect of the Town drawing up the agreement and not the Select Board
would have this meeting go on forever. He would like to have the written ballot for the amendment so as
not to influence people to vote based on others.
Winnie Stearns stated that in her opinion, the deal to save $100,000 a year in taxes is a very poor tradeoff for
taking on the responsibility of the water supply. She understands that no decisions can be made with regard
to the land until it comes back before the Select Board. The only way to be sure the land could be saved is if
it is placed in conservation. She also expressed her appreciation for all of the hard work done by the Board.
She felt that the land would be developed if it is not protected which is the part that worries her the most.
When these votes are taken to Town Meeting, all of the information is encapsulated in very few words, in
one sentence asking for approval. Ms. Stearns also takes issue with the fact that the Minutes of the Planning
Board are woefully inadequate so the residents are not aware of all of the issues. She also felt that it was
very interesting that the Town approached the College about this issue. She thanked the Board for their
work, but she is unable to accept the proposal as it stands.
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Ms. Mcllroy wanted to respond to the gentleman who suggested that the residents would be asking to amend
or draft the documents. She stated that if the land-holding company operated with noticed meetings open to
the public and made their Minutes available, perhaps there wouldn't be the confusion here today. Those
Minutes would clear up the confusion. She feels that the meetings should be open to the public which
would eliminate some of the suspicion.
Ian Simm stated that he supports the proposal. He recalls that at Town Meeting that State Law requires two
votes: one at Town Meeting and one 6 months later. If the Town voted no, it is his understanding that the
next vote would be in 2 years. He wanted to know if the amendment vote would place the Town in violation
of that law. Moderator Bird's understanding is that the vote on the amendment would not violate the law or
be subject to delay the main vote for 2 years. Town Attorney Walter Mitchell was in agreement with the
Moderator's answer.
Nancy Carter stated that this is an extraordinary opportunity for Town/Gown relations and wanted to point
out that there are a lot of players in this and there are additional approvals. She requests that the body defeat
the amendment and allow voters to go to the polls with the wording that has been well noticed. She truly
believes that this is an idea whose time has come.
Kim Perez stated that if the amendment fails, they have identified 3 important changes which the Select
Board may or may not wish to include 1) requiring Town Meeting vote for any sale of land 2) requiring a
Town Meeting vote for any changes to the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws and 3) there is some
evidence to require the company to follow the Right-To-Know laws. If the amendment is rejected, are they
adopting the Articles as written? Can they make any of these changes?
Town Attorney Walter Mitchell addressed some of the concerns brought forward.
1. The fact that the documents are labeled draft; this is a very paper intensive transaction and in these
types of transactions, there is always some tweaking done as they get closer to the closing of the
agreement. In this transaction, when Mr. Christie said there would be no substantive changes, there
will not be any changes that change the nature of the transaction.
2. The land will not be able to be sold without the approval of the Town. If Dartmouth wanted to sell
the land today, they have the power to do that. The College has agreed to increase the Town's
ownership to 50% and allow them to stalemate any desire to sell the land.
3. He also wanted to address the concern of the Right-To-Know law. The appeal was made to have
transparency in the governance. This company is private now and in the future and is not subject to
the Right-To-Know laws. The company could choose to do so but they are not held to it. Dartmouth
College is currently the majority stockholder and is not inclined to agree to it. The issue has been
brought up, and they have already agreed to some more openness. When Town representatives sit
on the Board, they will obtain papers by the company. If those papers are turned over to the Town
Manager, they become open to the public.
Doug Mcllroy asked if the changes that have been described in the Articles of Incorporation have been
approved by the negotiating team. Selectman Christie stated that the changes have been discussed and
agreed to by the negotiating team.
Linda Fowler is aware of the tradeoffs between having the citizens make laws or elected officials. She
stated that if they defeat the amendment, the Town has received the message to continue tweaking the
agreement. Since that is the case, she is prepared to vote against the amendment and she appreciated
everyone's input and effort into the discussion of this proposal.
Moderator Bird asked if Town Meeting was ready for the question. Town Meeting agreed to vote on the
amendment at this time. Paper ballots were handed out and tallied.
Moderator Bird called the meeting back to order.
RESULTS: YES 31 NO 134 AMENDMENT FAILED
Moderator Bird asked for a vote on the main motion by Selectman Christie.
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TOWN MEETING VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO END DISCUSSION ON ARTICLE THREE AND
PROCEED TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT (AT THE END OF THE EVENING'S FULL
DISCUSSION AS DETERMINED EARLIER).
TOWN MEETING UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION TO ALLOW ARTICLES ONE,
TWO AND THREE TO BE VOTED ON BY PAPER BALLOT.
Moderator Bird noted that the polls would be open for a minimum of one hour. Town Meeting discussion
ended at 8:50 p.m., and the polls remained open for at least one hour after the vote.
Moderator Bird closed the polls at 9:50 p.m. and asked for a motion.
Chairman Walsh MOVED to suspend the Special Town Meeting until the following day, Wednesday,
October 28th, for the sole purpose of re-opening the polls at 7:00 am until 7:00 pm so that voters may
continue to vote on the business of this meeting. The meeting will be adjourned on Wednesday
evening after the polls close, the votes are counted and the results are announced by the Moderator.
Vice Chairman Connolly SECONDED the motion.
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moderator Bird re-opened the polls at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Hanover High
School.
Voting ensued throughout the day.
Moderator Bird closed the polls at 7:00 p.m.
The results of the vote were tabulated by ballot clerks in attendance and announced by Moderator Bird:
ARTICLE ONE
RESULTS: YES 389 NO 30 (1 BLANK)
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 420
REQUIRED TO PASS 280
ARTICLE ONE PASSED
ARTICLE TWO
RESULTS: YES 380 NO 31 (1 BLANK)
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 412
REQUIRED TO PASS 275
ARTICLE TWO PASSED
ARTICLE THREE
RESULTS: YES 383 NO 38
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 421
SIMPLE MAJORITY TO PASS
ARTICLE THREE PASSED
Vice Chairman Connolly MOVED to permanently dissolve the Special Town Meeting. Selectman
Doherty SECONDED the motion.
THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moderator Bird dissolved the meeting at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Respectfully Submitted,
Minutes prepared by Elizabeth S. Rathbura
Charles E. Garipay, Town Clerk
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Notes...
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2009 Pond Party
Photo Credit: Parks and Recreation Asst. Director Liz Burdette
ICE
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Hanover Water Reclamation Facility
2009 culminated with notification that the Hanover Water Reclamation Facility had received two
prestigious awards. The first was the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Operation
and Maintenance Excellence award. The second was the New Hampshire Chapter of the New
England Water Environment Association's Operator of the Year award, awarded to Kevin
MacLean, Hanover's Wastewater Treatment Superintendent.
(Photo from left to right: Ed Rushbrook (Underwood Engineers, Inc.), Kristofer
MacLean (Kevin's son), Kevin MacLean (Hanover Reclamation Facility
Superintendent),Peter Kulbacki (Hanover Public Works Director), Julia Griffin
(Town Manager), and Wes Ripple (NHDES)